It felt like my entire life had been an illusion, nothing real.
As I packed my things, Eden followed behind me.
"Eileen Green, how dare you come back? All these things should be mine. How can you take them?"
Her resentful voice came from behind me.
My hands paused as I packed my things.
"Then leave it all to you."
I continued to pack my things with my eyes downcast, taking fewer things with me.
I left behind all the jewelry and valuables, taking only some clothes and personal items.
When I went to get the cat carrier to take Lucky, Eden grabbed me.
Her eyes were full of provocation. "You need to leave this behind."
I frowned, tightening my grip.
"You have the money to buy as many cats as you want. Do you even need to take mine?"
But she pulled harder, causing me to stumble.
"This cat was a gift from Jone to you, but I gave it to him. It was mine, to begin with. How can you take it?"
Mentioning Jone made my heart ache.
When Jone brought that skinny little cat to me, I couldn't help but soften.
"Eileen, you know we can't keep pets at home. Look at how pitiful it is. Can you take it in?"
But he knew I was allergic to cat hair.
"Eileen, let Eden have it."
I turned to see my mother had entered my room.