Go Away, My Stepbrother
As Roxanne exchanged a meaningful glance with me, silently urging me to apologize to Burgess, I felt a surge of conflicting emotions.
"Oprah, Burgess is your brother. No matter what, he's doing it for your good. Don't always try to provoke him. Apologize to your brother and be more respectful from now on," Roxanne said softly, her tone pleading.
Feeling torn between defiance and familial duty, I turned away, intending to distance myself from the tense atmosphere. However, Burgess's firm grip on my arm halted my retreat.
"Oprah, don't walk away," Burgess said firmly, his voice cutting through the air with authority.
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