My mother’s gaze widened in shock as she couldn’t believe what her eyes beheld.
“Ashley!” she exclaimed, her voice shaking in astonishment. Her left palm flew to her forehead, trying to dismiss the revelation of what she just saw.
A wave of silence swept across the room, making my chest ache in discomfort. I just wanted to disappear. I desperately wished the ground could open up and swallow me.
I didn’t expect my mom to return to the Brooks’ residence until evening. She had informed me about a board meeting she needed to attend at the Wilson’s chambers and I thought it would take up most of the day.
Lucas, sensing the tension, whispered, “I can’t even deal with this” before hastily walking out of the kitchen.
My face turned bright red as I stammered, “Mm-mom, it’s honestly not what
