Sienna

The moment my mum walked out to call my dad, my stomach dropped.

I stayed on my bed for a second, hugging my pillow, breathing in and out like someone preparing for an exam they didn’t study for.

Then I grabbed my phone and texted Jaxon.

My fingers shook as I typed.

Sienna:

My dad is coming over. Mum said it’s important. I’m scared.

He replied almost immediately.

Jaxon:

Do you want me to come? I can drive down. I’ll explain to him. I’ll tell him everything.

I closed my eyes, imagining him standing beside me—warm, stubborn, protective.

But this was something I had to face alone.

Sienna:

No…...