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Aunt Catherine stayed with me all night. I couldn't sleep, nor could I stop crying.
Back when it was just Mum and me, I'd sit outside her bathroom door, knock until she opened it, and we'd talk until things were better. But now, out of respect for her marriage, I know that wasn't a thing to do anymore.
The way I sat last night with my knees pulled to my chest, eyes burning from too many tears, that was exactly how the sun found me.
Aunt Catherine didn't say anything judgmental about me and Leigh. She didn't ask uncomfortable questions or press for answers. She just stayed beside me, rubbed my back occasionally, and whispered that it would all be okay.
And for the longest time, I thought she was lying. Until the door creaked open at exactly six in the morning.
My head was still bo
