Chapter 16
The last thing I wanted to happen when I met Ryder's family for the first time is to have a mental breakdown right in front of them. Thankfully, only Mia actually saw it, but after Ryder and I had to leave so suddenly, I'm sure the rest were able to put it together.
Ryder has been silent the whole drive back home, allowing me to calm down before I come clean to him about everything. I'm so nervous, I feel I may puke. I wonder if this is how he felt before confessing to me last night.
I've never told anyone why my relationship with my parents is strained, not even Piti. It's a part of my life I chose to move on from and forget about, not allowing it to destroy me. I've done a great job too, despite Ronald's best efforts to continue meddling in my life.
That's why I can't t
