FALLING FOR MY MOM’S FIANCÉ
The image of my mom’s face in the photo won’t leave me—happy, glowing, like she’d never loved anyone else but him.
“He ruined my family,” I say, quiet enough the music almost swallows it.
Chloe cuts the volume, glancing at me again. “You don’t even know him, Maya. You can’t just assume…”
“I can assume whatever I want. She left Dad for him. That’s all I need to know.” I cross my arms over my chest, pressing my palms against my ribs to steady the shaking. “I know how she gets, she sees someone who can give her things, make her feel important, and she forgets about everyone else.”
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