Ice Deal: Faking it with my best friend's twin brother
“As far as I'm concerned, their mom wanted to protect them. I'm not sure they know their father had torn their home apart. If they keep, especially Hayden, it would break him.”
In that moment, we hear something stir in the doorway.
Mom and I spin at the same time. Our eyes land on the figure standing in the doorway.
Hayden.
He backs away, his eyes cloudy with tears and pain.
“Oh my God, Hayden!” I whisper.
He pauses, turning to mom. “Ms. Rawlings, is this true? Did my dad cheat on my mom?” he asks.
I shake my head at Mom, trying to signal silence to her.
Mom holds Hayden's attention for a split second before bobbing her head. “Yes, he did. I'm so sorry, son!”