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“I lost son she’s lying “A ring of ”

Like I’d steal her crappy jewelry “What are you trying to say?”

“Did you take it?”

“Why would I take your old-ass jewelry?” She’s probably pawned or sold everything off anyway She has nothing of any value any either, but I never really did

I do have a stash of tip h Hidden in a sweater pocket deep inher head as she starts for the door “Can’t even have a decent conversation with h s,” I call after her She needs to know her boundaries More than anything, she needs to know she’s not welcome in here

“I can too” She turns on reen eyes, so h a little faded and a lot jaded, blaze fire as she glares at me “This is my apartht everything in here for you If I want to go through it, I have every right”

“Give me a break The furniture is hand-me-downs from relatives and friends All the stuff in here, the clothes and the cheap jewelry and everything you see?” I wave ht it with money I earned And your name may be on the lease, but I’m the one who pays all the bills every hteous bitch who can take everything from me just because you’re my mom I’m an adult You don’t own me”

I release a shuddering breath, surprised at my outburst I can’t believe what I just said to her I’ve been holding that in for ry, I’

Where’s Drew’s miracle shrink when I need her?

“How dare you talk to ht “You are the h and o find your own da you should be the one to leave instead You can’t afford this place on your own and you know it You don’t even have a job At least I pay the rent and take care of Owen” I hate her I didn’t realize the depths ofshe’s saying, how she’s acting, it all seals the deal

She’s awful A spiteful woive a crap about me or Owen All she cares about is herself