RIVER

My father and Aunt G were supposed to come in tomorrow night, which meant that this was the last night I would spend with Taylor before I had to face my father and his judgement. I was not sure if I could do it, but Taylor had been reassuring me.

I should feel better hearing him tell me how much I got this, but the pressure was getting worse. I wanted to snap.

My back tensed as soon as my phone began ringing. I already knew who it was without having to check. My father had been doing ...