Chapter 22: Chapter Twenty-two

Henry's POV

Today, I just want to walk to school. I need fresh air and space to think. Mom dropped the bomb on Dad and me, and I couldn't help but wish I didn't hear that. Ignorance is truly bliss. When I went upstairs that day, she and Dad followed me and argued right in front of my door. I prayed so hard for my door to become soundproof, but just as I expected God wasn't having it.

Flashback

"You'd better start explaining yourself."

"Henry, come out and let's have breakfast like a family!"

"Are we even a family?!"

"Listen to your mom, Henry. Come out right now!"

"I said explain what you said earlier!!!"

"I don't know what you're talking about. Henry, I'm waiting."

"Don't test me, woman!"

"When have I ever done that?!"

"Henry, come out!"

"What the hell did you mean by 'it's all you'?"

"Fine!!! You want to know so bad, don't you?!"

"YES!"

"I didn't let you two get close because he's all I have left, okay!!!"

That's when I opened my door and came out.