“Leave, Carl and Adrian. I'm not going with either of you. I've chosen this life for myself and I'm loving every bit of it,” Amanda mumbled, her voice resolute with a fierce expression on her face. Matilda leaned against her, resting her hand on Amanda's shoulders with a hint of pride in her eyes.

“We know we've wronged you, Amanda but we aren't giving up on you. We're always going to be here for you no matter what,”

Carl spoke in a steady voice,

“Yeah. We won't give up.” Adrian chipped in with a nod..

Their words came out in whispered promises and for a moment, Amanda maintained eye contact...