Chapter 5

As I sat on the train heading back to Southvale, for the first time in forever, I felt my heart was finally at peace.

Alex's home was in Northenvale.

That year when we graduated, he kept saying he was set on going back to Northenvale because his family, friends, and his whole network were there.

He said, "Emily, stick with me. I swear I'll never let you feel hurt or left out.

"It's so easy to travel now. Whenever you miss home, we'll go back together, alright?"

But after eight years together, Alex never once came home with me.

During…