Chapter 204: Going Home
Niels stood still for a moment, his phone pressed to his ear, as he waited for the voice on the other end.
"Hello?" His mother's voice came through, warm and familiar, though there was a slight hesitation, as if she hadn't spoken to him in days.
"Hey, Mom," Niels said, his voice softer than he intended.
"Oh my goodness, you're actually picking up! How are you, love? We watched your match last night, Crawley played great! That goal at the end? It was amazing!" Her voice carried an excitement that made him smile, though a knot of guilt twisted in his chest.
"I'm good, Mom. Thanks," Niels replied, his voice hiding the mix of emotions he felt. He'd seen her name pop up on the screen, but each time they spoke, it still felt a little surreal.
It was like there was a gap between the memories he held of his real life and the reality of the body he now lived in.
