Ella's POV:

I've failed. I don't know how to be what either of them needs. It's the day before Christmas and they are both trying so hard to make me smile. Every time I don't, I fell like I'm failing them all over again.

I'm supposed to be the one looking after Thomas, and yet I'm leaving that responsibility to a guy who barely knows him.

It's Christmas. This is supposed to be the happiest time of the year and I can't even put a fake smile on my face for the people I ...