Tale as old as time

Rachel's Pov

My hands flew to my mouth in an attempt to trap the gasp that parted my lips, but I was unsuccessful. Fortunately, or rather, unfortunately, they were too busy wrapped up in their conversation to notice. The next word I heard broke my already shattered heart into a million tiny pieces. 

"Yeah! Asylum is the only option we have left right now." Richard replied, agreeing with what Mom had said. 

My brows furrowed, my hands flying as I clutched my chest. It felt like my heart was breaking. I should've known it was too good to be true. After all these years of people calling me crazy, I was excited to finally have my family's support. I should've known it was all a facade.