Aubrey sat alone, her knees up to her chest and her brows pinched into a deep furrow, gaze set ahead. She sniffled, rubbing her thumbs into her palms until they reddened.

She felt.. conflicted. Angry. Angry with everything. Angry with everyone. It didn't make sense. Why did Mari leave? What could she have done to see the signs?

Aubrey dug her nails into her palms and glared at a trail of ants passing by.