Chapter 28 - Noah Leaves HomeAt eighteen, Noah moved into college.
Emily cried before breakfast.
He placed tissues beside her coffee.
“Preparation.”
“You're rude.”
“I'm thoughtful.”
Everyone helped.
Ryan brought an emergency kit.
Michael carried boxes.
Rachel gave instructions nobody asked for.
Noah hugged his mother.
“Love you, Mom.”
“I love you more.”
“Impossible.”
Then he left.
The house became quiet.
Emily realized she was no longer raising a frightened child.
She was watching a young man walk into his own life.
Later, Noah called for advice about a relationship.
Emily told him:
“Don't explain why you hurt someone.”
“Don't say they made you angry.”
“Tell them what you did.”
Noah sighed.
“Being an adult is annoying.”
“Very.”
May you like
He laughed.
The cycle was ending.
