Chapter 140: I hate myself
Taking a deep breath, Abby knew she couldn’t keep hiding the truth from him any longer. She owed him honesty, no matter how difficult it might be to share.
"I..." she began, her voice faltering as she struggled to find the right words. "I’ve struggled with my mental health for a long time," she confessed, her gaze dropping to her hands as she traced the lines of her palms.
Remo’s brow furrowed in concern, his eyes never leaving her face as he listened intently to her words.
"I’ve battled with depression and anxiety for years due to the bullying," Abby continued, her voice barely above a whisper. "There have been moments when... when the darkness felt overwhelming, and I didn’t see a way out."
A heavy silence hung between them as Abby’s words lingered in the air, the weight of her confession settling over them like a thick fog.
"Why didn’t you tell me?" Remo’s voice was barely a whisper, laced with a mixture of hurt and understanding.
Tears welled up in Abby’s eyes as she met his gaze, the raw vulnerability of her admission laid bare before him. "I was scared," she admitted, her voice trembling with emotion. "Scared that you wouldn’t understand, that you would see me differently if you knew the truth.You—wouldn’t want me—-I’m a mess Remo." Her lips curled up into a sad smile.
"My father’s death had triggered me," Abby finally confessed, her voice barely above a whisper, the weight of her words heavy in the air between them.
Remo’s expression softened with understanding as he listened, his brown eyes filled with empathy. He reached out to gently squeeze her hand, offering silent support as she continued to open up to him.