Chapter 27: Put up or shut up

Declan

“You didn’t tell me that Connor’s sister was so beautiful.” My mother says in a conversational tone. However, I know her better than that, and I can tell that she wants to know if I’m interested in Santana. I don’t react, opting to keep my face expressionless before I respond. “Yes, she is. I didn’t know that it mattered.” Seeing that I’m not giving anything away, she deflates back in her seat with a sigh. “That’s too bad that she’s leaving, but maybe it’s for the best. I meant what I said about Connor; the boy looks just like you at eighteen. You must be relieved that you don’t have to deal with them for much longer.” I look at my mother from the corner of my eyes, trying to gauge her purpose, but she keeps a neutral expression.

My thoughts return to the fact that Santana and Connor plan to leave. It was definitely unexpected, and I don’t know how to feel about