All Chapters of Loving Your Imperfections: Chapter 41 - Chapter 45

Mia's POV"Sophie, I just wanted to thank you and Logan. The outcome of tonight's event was better than I expected. The profits your firm is donating to the school will be more than enough to fund all the projects we have in store for the rest of the school year. Again... Logan, none of this would have been possible without you and Sophie. Thank you so much." Our principal, Mrs. McGee, smiles at Nate's parents as she sees the gala results. She was so happy with the numbers she saw in front of her. Nate's dad was a very smart man, and he calculated equal parts to donate to schools around our neighborhood and other places that had begged for help from banks but had been turned down. I sometimes think he's an angel. Nate's family is exceedingly wealthy, but they have remained humble and don't hesitate to help those in need, even if it's out of their pocket or volunteering countless hours. "Vanessa, it's no trouble at all. I'm glad tonight was a success." Sophie says, hugging our princ

Mia’s POVThe tension in the air was palpable. Jordan did not want to back down, challenging his mom. And given her posture, she was not happy.Not one bit.“Who cares? I don't care anymore. Whether I get drafted or not… it doesn't matter anymore. This life,” he says, his eyes tearing, and waving his arms.“It's just a big lie. You're both laughable. You pretend to be a perfect married couple, pretend you care about me,” he says, and something stirred inside me. His words… the sadness in his voice. I've been there. Depression. It was no wonder he had been acting differently lately.“Jordan, what are you talking about? If you think acting up for a second will save you from being grounded.” Amanda says, looking at Jordan sternly.“Uhm… Manda… maybe we should talk with him privately.” Leroy says, holding her hand and looking at the rest of our friends left in the house. “Don't bother. We tried talking, remember? But you blew us off, Mom!” Jordan says, emphasizing her name.“Guys, may

Mia's POVI felt the pinch of the needle prick, making me shut my eyes. The feeling of uneasiness creeping up my chest, this unwavering sensation of solitude and betrayal... it left me with more questions than answers.Warm tears slide down my cheeks as a painful knot in my throat rose. Is this what life was meant to be? Lies, betrayal... and more lies. My mind can't grasp everything I've learned today. It's nearly two in the morning, and I'm here... sitting in a cold plastic chair, getting blood drawn for who I thought was a good friend, but could possibly be my half-brother. It made sense now... I kept wondering why Jordan had been acting differently toward me. Now I understand. I get it now... why his mom hated me. And I get why she hated my mom and how she loathed my family.I didn't understand it before, but I do now. I didn't want to understand it, at least I think I do now. My entire life has been spent living in the shadows.Like, why?Why the fuck didn't anyone dar