Leave Before 18
Chapter 18 “Also, if you can’t sleep, don’t drink alcohol. Milk can help.” “If necessary, I’ll stay until you break this drinking habit.” Janet froze for a moment. It was the first time she’d seen Roger talk this much. When she finally snapped out of it, her eyes had reddened. Seeing this, Roger immediately stopped rattling on. His tone softened several notches as he spoke cautiously. “S–sorry, Janet. Did I say something that hurt you?” She shook her head, unable to hold back the flood of tears. Watching Roger scramble awkwardly for tissues, Janet let out a teary laugh. “No, Roger. I’m not upset with you.” “I just realized how immature I’ve been.” “The one who really needs care is my mom.” “Her heart carries far more pain than mine.” This was half the reason for Janet’s sleepless nights. Though Rachel always appeared composed–gentle and kind to everyone 0.00% Chapter 18 288 (Vouchers only Janet saw the profound sorrow and despair flickering deep in her mother’s eyes. Yet Janet couldn’t heal Rachel’s pain, trapped as she was in her own abyss of grief. Today was the anniversary of her sister’s death. That’s why Janet had wanted to drown herself in alcohol….