Chapter 20 - Curveball

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Max POV After dinner, I went to my room. The pressure of the decision I have to make within the next year is taking a toll on me. My dad took Matei to his home for a sleepover, and I was thankful, that at least today, I didn't have to deal with the kid. I was tired and I needed some time alone. I sat on my bed and removed my shoes. 'Aurora…. How much I miss you…' I thought, 'Forgive me for what I am about to do…it is never my intention to replace you… but the council is forcing me to do it …' More often than I wish to acknowledge, I speak to her in my mind… maybe it is a coping mechanism, or I might be going insane, but having these conversations with her helps me. Whenever I feel at an impasse, I discuss things with her and somehow, the answer comes to me. She is still my guiding li

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