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She gave hiize for I left of my own free will”

The elevator pinged their arrival on the top floor, which opened up into the hotel’s biggest, most luxurious penthouse Normally, Raevynn would be seized with anxiety over what she’d done and her mother’s reaction, but she felt oddly calm as she walked across theroom

“It’s about tiot here,” she said irritably “I can’t believe you leftwhere you were—” Joyce’s approach and words abruptly stopped at the sa as she took in Raevynn’s short locks with undisguised horror

“What have you done with your hair?” she nearly shrieked

“I cut it,” Raevynn said with a shrug “Like I’ve wanted to do for a while now” She set her bag on the couch while Glen veered toward the kitchen, giving the two of the nearby

Her mother’s hand fluttered up to the collar of her silk blouse “Jesus, Raevynn You run off with someone you barely know, and you cut your hair until you’re nearly bald!” she exaggerated “Are you having a et you some meds—"

“Mother, I’ her off, her own irritation increasing “And I didn’t run off with someone I barely knew I left with Collin Donovan, as you well knoho is someone I’ve always trusted And still do”

Her mother’s Juvédermed lips pursed at the mention of his name, but she didn’t address Collin at all, her concern farcorows back Jesus, we’re going to lose so much in hair product endorsements”

Raevynn’s jaw dropped at herhat she was most worried about Money Which had always been far more important to Joyce than to Raevynn—which was evident in the designer labels she bought, the cosmetic procedures she didn’t hesitate to schedule for herself, the high-end jewelry she wore, and other luxurious items she purchased on a whim

“I’,” Raevynn said, her tone firm and inflexible “As for future product endorseth of my hair for their sha this conversation, here are a few other things I’ to do”

Her mother’s eyes narrowed, but Raevynn didn’t miss the shadoorry in their depths Joyce clearly did not like this new assertive side to her daughter

“I’ the contract for another world tour”

Her mother sucked in a sharp intake of breath “You can’t be serious That’s millions in revenue”

“The money doesn’t matter to me, and I’m very serious” Raevynn crossed her ar the world for nine er And it’s not sowriter I wantI need roo I want room in my life for Collin”

“What has that boy done to you?” she asked incredulously “Did he get inside your head and convince you this is what you have to do? To be with him?”