49. An Explanation

Just like that, their learning trip was cut short after just one stop and they headed back to his place. His mother had been spending more time with them because she said she wanted to make up for all the years they were apart. And because she said she didn't trust Grace around her grandkids.

When he arrived back home, Grace was the only one around.

"Where's Ivy?" Van asked without looking at her directly.

"She went out not quite long ago with Sheryl." She paused for a while before she added. "Van, don't you think we need to talk?"

"Talk?"

"Yes. You won't even look at me anymore. I understand how you must feel–"

"No, I don't think you do. You can't simply understand how I'm feeling right now because even I don't know what the fuck I'm feeling! And honestly, I don't think now is the right time for us to do this. I need to get my head straight before I talk to you."

"But Van –"

"No don't! Really just …don't."

Van had started to walk away when she yelled out. "I did what I did to pr
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