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Chapter – 16 | Outburst
"Mom, I want to come with you," I pleaded for what felt like hundredth time.
Mom let out a tired sigh before locking her eyes with mine. "You have classes to attend. Besides, I am fine, really."
"Jaxon will be there and I don't want you to do this alone," I pulled her close and held onto her, feeling like a kid again.
Mom patted my back, rubbing soothingly. "Nolan is giving me a ride. Also, I don't want to drag you in this. Divorce proceedings could get ugly it Jaxon tried to pull some stunt."
"That's the exact reason why I want to be there for you. I'm nineteen and I can-"
"Sweetie, I love you and I understand. But, I can do this. All I want now is for you to concentrate on your studies. Your finals are only a week away."
"Okay," I agreed with a displeased pout. She chuckled and kissed my cheek.
"Call me as soon as it's over, okay."
"Sure."
A few weeks had passed and our lives seemed to go normally. Mom found a small ap
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