"I think I want to move out of home," I tell An Li.
An Li loosens his tie and asks, "Why do you want to do that?"
"There's a lot of negativity at home."
He nods. "If you feel the negativity at home will cause an hindrance to your recovery, I suggest you find a positive space to stay in for the time being."
I nod my head. "I can temporarily stay in the caravan park near the Welcoming Centre."
"That sounds like a good plan. Do your parents know about it?"
I shake my head. "It's best if they don't know."
"Why?"
"They are toxic," I say, abruptly. My parents don't know about the money in my bank account. They've never asked, thank god. I turn eighteen soon, so it won't be a big deal when I finally move to Perth once exams are over.
"James, what I am about to ask is a very personal question. Do your parents hurt you?"
I instantly shake my head. "No." Deep down, it's a lie. They've hurt me in more ways than I care to count. "They hurt one another."
I need to leave the house.
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James Mandarin
Teen Fiction"Everyone has secrets." James has a problem; he cuts himself. He is in love with his best friend, Chloe, but is too afraid to tell her. His father is attracted to the bottle, and his mother wears fake diamond rings on her finger. James' world i...
