Chapter 50

"I believe that he'll be fine. We just need to be strong for him and for ourselves at this point". Mr Harris advised his family. He sat on one of the chairs in the living room, watching everyone dispersing.

Kate entered her room, the weight of her emotions crashing over her. She closed the door behind her, Collapsing onto her bed, she buried her face in her hands and let out the tears that seemed to originate from the depths of her soul.

The image of Desmond's distressed face appeared in he thoughtsr, his nonsensical and meaningless words echoing in her mind. As a mother, she had always strived to protect her children, to shield them from pain and turmoil. Yet now, she felt helpless, powerless to help her son. She thought about how she had lost her daughter at a tender age and how she was replaced with Sparkle, and now Desmond is almost slipping out of her hands.

Tears streamed down Kate's face as she allowed herself to fully embrace her grief. She wept not only for her son but also f