I rubbed my eyes, feeling completely drained.

Every time I let myself hope, I just ended up disappointed.

Over and over, until there was nothing left but emptiness.

My heart had gone numb. All I wanted now was to get this over with.

"You're thinking about quitting?" Eva asked, her eyes wide with worry.

"Not yet," I said, rubbing my forehead, feeling completely wiped out in every way.

"But if I'm backed into a ...