EVOLET

Is this some kind of joke?!

Why is she saying such a thing to me?

Knowing how my Mom can be some times, I busted into laughter and said, patting her cheek gently, “Very funny, Mom. I can see through your game. You want to test and see if I’ll break down, huh? Don’t worry, I won’t.”

I chuckled.

But still… “Evolet!” Mom grabbed my hands, startling me with her tone.

“This is not a game! I’m serious. I never gave birth to you, child. We aren’t related.”

“What?” I gasped, feeling my whole body shaking.

Mother sighed with her head lowering down. That’s when she said, sharing the...