No Goodbye, Just Gone
"Kyson, you believe me, right?"
For the first time, Kyson frowned and didn't answer.
The yard fell into a strange silence.
"Mom, it hurts…"
Darryl's weak voice snapped me back to myself. I quickly gathered him into my arms and headed out.
"Gisselle, wait. I'll take you—"
"Kyson!" Jodie raised her voice, stopping him in his tracks.
Feeling the movement behind me, I walked away without hesitation.
Three days left before our departure. I couldn't wait any longer.