Rewrite Her Story
One night, she finally ended her life.
In the new timeline, she finally had a chance to start over. My mother was still hurt, but more than anything, she was just relieved.
That night, my mother sat alone on the balcony and stared into space.
The night in Amity City was much quieter than in Harbor City. I could hear the distant chirping of insects.
I walked over and draped a jacket over her shoulders.
She asked softly, “Zoe, do you think I’m pathetic?
“Even with you telling me all this now, I still couldn’t stop him from hurting you.”