Chapter 53
Carley
Macy and Corbin are leaving, and for the first time, I won’t be going with them. The reality of it hits me hard, like a weight pressing down on my chest. I hate it, but I know deep down I have to follow through with the decision I made, stay here, with Maria and Tristan. The thought of staying, though, is overwhelming. A part of me wants to just leave everything to Maria, let her handle the decisions and the responsibility of it all. But another part of me, the part that aches with longing for home, wants to go back to the island, to the people, the place that I know is where I truly belong.
“Girl, are you sure you want to stay here? We haven’t been apart this much in like… ever. How am I supposed to explain to Ma that you aren’t coming home?” Macy’s voice breaks thro
