Christmas Taboo
Jess hums some pop song, but I’m still burning from Kayden’s stunt.
Mom’s wiping down the counter when she glances at Jess, giving her a subtle nod. Jess catches it, mumbles something about checking her phone, and slips out, leaving me alone with Mom.
“Zara, can we talk?” Mom asks, her voice soft, like she’s tiptoeing around me.
I keep rinsing a plate, not meeting her eyes. “About what?”
She hesitates, setting down her towel. “I know things have been… rough between us. I want to make it better. I’m sorry for how fast this all happened with Richard, for not talking to you more.”
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