#Chapter31

“Hey honey.” I turn at the sound of mom’s voice.

“Hey mom.” Sitting up I brush my hair aside. She walks in sitting beside me on my bed. She sigh.

“Why don't you hear him out baby?” This is the first time she's talking about him after I told her what happened at the party. “That boy comes here every day asking after you. Don't you think it's enough punishment for him? You are not only punishing him but yourself.” Inhaling I know mom is right. This is affecting me as much as it's affecting Austin.

"I told you he'll hurt you and he did. This, this is the...