I hugged her back.

"It's not your fault Maddy, please don't blame yourself."

"It is Violet. If only I had told you how I felt, maybe this wouldn't have happened to you," she said, getting angry. What did she feel?

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"It's nothing, I am just disappointed in myself right now, but I promise, Violet, I'll always be there for you," she said, looking me in the eyes. I knew she was sincere. We heard

more footsteps coming up.

"Hey, sis." Chad kissed my head.

"How are you feeling?" Addy asked.

"I'm okay, I guess. So the truth is out, and I'm going to be...