When Dad told me about Mom, I didn't fully believe him. Sure, I suspected something, but I still thought that was too low. She wouldn't try to deceive me like that... until now, looking at how pissed she was over what I had done.“Tell me, Lyra!” She actually grabbed me by both arms, and her grip hurt me, but the pain was nothing compared to the one in my heart. My chest felt like it was actually on fire.You know acid reflux? That burning sensation in your chest that almost feels like a heart attack, like you're about to die but you don't? Well, that's exactly what I was feeling right now.See, when I offered to sign, I gave her a fake signature. You know how your signature is unique and legally recognized? Well, I scribbled something completely different, and it was obvious she'd already tried submitting the documents only to be told the signature was fake. I was no dummy.“You're hurting me.” I said quietly, and she immediately let go. “Why are you asking me this?”“Just tell me th
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