Chapter 11

• As Roxy reflects on Andrew's story, she can't help but notice the similarities between their experiences. However, she also feels that her own story is somehow worse, something she finds difficult to discuss. Before she realizes it, they have arrived in front of her apartment. Glancing out the window, Roxy feels a sense of reluctance. She doesn't want their conversation to end; she wants to continue absorbing the story that has shaped Andrew into the person he is today.
• "It used to hurt a lot more speaking about the abuse, my mother, and my father. But now it is a part of my life. It made me who I am today," Andrew shares, trying to provide reassurance to Roxy. He believes that no matter how challenging it feels now, Roxy can overcome her own struggles. "I know it seems impossible now, but nothing in this world is impossible. You just have to be willing to not let it control you anymore," he tells her, giving a reassuring nod.
• Roxy takes in Andrew's words, her mind racing as she considers the possibilities. Suddenly, she feels herself letting go, as if all the weight has been lifted off her shoulders. Images of that painful night flash through her mind, and she takes a deep breath, finding solace in Andrew's presence and the scent that fills the car. Opening her eyes, she meets his intense, pleading gaze, as if he is silently urging her to open up. She wants to share her own story, but there is a part of her that feels trapped, believing that she will always carry this pain.