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C H A P T E R 74

Him and Kenny talked for a few seconds but I just zoned out. I heard my dad saying, it had to be done, so I figured they were talking about Kenny shooting Max.

We said our goodbyes and dad went back to the tent while Kenny and I headed to the car.

"You okay ?" Kenny asked as he started the car.

"Yeah." I sighed. "I'm just.. tired."

Tired of being tired.

The drive home was silent, I think he could sense that I didn't wanna talk about any of this. And I really appreciated it.

When we arrived twenty minutes later and I headed to the main bedroom. I changed into comfortable black leggings and Kenny's shirt. I decided to take a nap on the bed after I took off my heels.

Kenny insisted that I stay in his mansion after I got discharged from the hospital three days ago. He wanted to take care of me until I fully recover and he has been nothing but patient and kind towards me. Even though I'm sometimes not the easiest person to be around at the moment.

I'm tired. I'm just emotionally, physically, mentally and exhausted. I don't have the strength in me anymore. I feel drained and overwhelmed that no matter what I do, I'll always end up awfully depressed and miserable.

***

I woke up to the sound of the bedroom door banging. I looked around the room to see that it was already dark. I must've slept through the day.

"Come in." I said and the door opened to reveal the two people who immidietly bought a smile to my face.

"Hi mom."

"Why didn't you guys wake me when you got back from day care ?" I asked as I sat up straight.

"Dad said you were a little tired so we wanted you to rest." Kai responded as they got in, both holding one huge tray of McDonald's.

I smiled as I helped them with the tray and put it on the bed. They both got on the bed with me but not before kissing both my cheeks.

"How was your day ?" I asked as I faced them. They were already in their pyjamas which meant Kenny already gave them a bath. What time is it?

"It was good." Kiara smiled. "We did math, I was the highest in class."

"Really ?" I chuckled and she nodded. "Well then, congratulations. I'm proud of you."

She giggled. "Thank you."

"Kai ?" I raised my eyebrows.

"Mrs Sue gave me a letter." He replied. "She says she wants to talk to you about my behaviour." He used air qoutes.

"How is your behaviour ?"

"I'm very good." He nodded. "That teacher just doesn't like me."

"Ohh really ?" I chuckled.

"Yes." He responded. "But let's not talk about her.. we bought you food."

"I see it." I smiled. "Thank you."

"We also wrote you a letter." Kiara took the envelope on the tray and gave it to me.

I ate a fry from the packet on the tray while taking the envelope from her. I opened it and unfolded the paper inside.

Dear mom.

We know you are not feeling well.

We wrote this letter to tell you that we love you so so so much and hope that you get better so you can play with us again.