The Stars Never Favor Me
That was when I showed up at their door—calm, composed, like I'd never left.
My mother instinctively raised her hand to slap me.
I stepped back, smiling. "Are you sure you want to hit me? Because right now, I'm the only one who can save you."
Her hand froze mid-air.
I shifted my gaze to Melissa. She was staring at me, eyes locked, no longer the polished, radiant woman she used to be—stress and exhaustion had worn her down.
I smiled at her too. "Long time no see, Melissa."
Melissa averted her eyes quickly, but the tears came anyway.