Secrets and Scars

Her cheeks flush pink and I realize what I said. "You were never the reason for my reaction. I felt guilty that I'm going to get another chance at happiness when Sylvia won't. She never got to be the mother she always wanted to be to Nola. The other reason I reacted badly was because I'm afraid."

She tilts her head clearly confused by my statement. "I'm afraid I'll fail you too, Lumina." "You did