*Jesper*
The door slams shut, echoing through the quiet house. I stand there, my heart pounding in my chest. I've heard everything. My mother... taking money... Sten... I swallow hard, clenching my fists. The anger inside me is a living thing.
I storm into the kitchen, my glare fixed on her. "What have you done, mamma?" I demand, my voice shaking.
She looks at me, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "I was in a big debt, Jesper. I had to do something."
"Do something?" I scoff, my lips curling in disgust. "That 'something' has ruined my life! It's taken Sten's life! You were supposed to be looking out for me!"
She doesn't answer, just stands there, looking at me, her expression pained. My anger boils over. "Did Sten get in your way, mamma? Did you go to Benny?"
She remains silent,
