Ava’s world crumbled to dust as Sophie’s words hit home. She could hear Thom and Sophie arguing but their words barely registered. All she could think about was Sophie’s ultimatum.
Why would you do this, Sophie? Why would you force us to decide who is most important? We were wrong to do what we did, I understand that, but punishing us like this isn’t the way to fix it.
She knew the tears should have been flowing but there was nothing left inside of her to cry with. In less than twenty-four hours, she had buried her mum, lost her best friend, been a punching bag and had her private life aired to a room full of strangers.
“I cannot believe you’re being like this. How the hell do you expect me to choose between my daughter and the woman that I love?”
The anger in Thom's voice cut throu
