JULIA
I arrived in front of my parent's house. I let out a deep breath as I stared at the familiar exterior. I had seen it plenty of times before, and what once felt like a home was now more of a house to me.
I was happy that they were accepting us into their lives again, but a part of me couldn’t forget how they abandoned me during my weakest times.
I shook my head and put on a small smile. My situation was already bad with Evan. I shouldn’t make it bad in front of my parents, too!
Yup, you got this, Julia!
I walked to the door and knocked, still with a small smile.
My mom, Grace, opened the door, happiness seen in her eyes. However, as soon as she saw me, that happiness dimmed just slightly.
I didn’t comment on it, of course—I didn't even react.
I just greeted her with a nod.
“Andy,” she called in a soft voice, one that I hadn’t heard in such a long time. “Your mommy is here.”
I heard tiny footsteps padding to where we were. As soon as I saw my little boy, the exhaustion l
