Never meant to be
It had been a grueling day, but the satisfaction of completing the task offered some consolation.
Before I could even celebrate with a quiet evening to myself, my phone buzzed insistently. The name flashing on the screen made me groan: Mom.
“Hi, Mom,” I answered cautiously, already sensing trouble.
“Darling, I need you to join the Sinclairs for dinner tonight,” she said without preamble, her tone full of its usual persuasive energy.
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“What? Why?” I asked, pinching the bridge of my nose. “Mom, it’s Saturday. I’ve been working all day, and I’m exhausted.”
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