Lillie
Despite everything, I don't want to leave. I have almost a lifetime here. It's hard to get used to another environment, especially another country.
"Mom, I can't. You know very well that I have a life here, and it's not that I wouldn't leave everything for you, you know I would, but I can't do it now. I still have a month left to finish the semester. I can't request a change, they wouldn't grant it," I argue quickly. I want her to know why I can't leave, as it's not just because of that.
"I know. This will take a little longer. Give yourself time to finish the semester and process the change. I've already talked to your sister about it. If I have to leave a little earlier, Lionel..." She casts a quick glance at him. It seems like he's not there, but he's still in his place, just
