Jaxon

I pinched the bridge of my nose in irritation as I prepared myself to walk into this meeting with the board. I knew it wouldn’t be a pleasant conversation, especially with my mother there, pressing in on her unnecessary worries. I rolled my eyes to myself just thinking about it.

I pulled my face together as Ron pulled up to the building. I kept my expression tightened and my own irritations tucked away inside.

“Thank you, Ron,” I stated quietly, ...