I was dumbfounded and lost at the same time, hearing what my mum said. It's infuriating to know that this has turned into upheaval. I never envisaged that my life would become this complicated.

I looked at my mom again, her face unwavering like she had concluded plans on taking my position away from me. I know she had said it before, but hearing her say it again means one thing: she is dead serious.

The thought of rejection made Dolph groan in my head. I knew she wanted to reject me, and I knew ...