My icy words, "Mrs. Parker" and "Don't come again", left my parents frozen in place.
Ellen's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the face in front of her. It was the same daughter she'd known for 18 years, yet somehow, she felt like a complete stranger.
Tears spilled from her eyes in an instant. She rushed forward desperately, reaching out to grab my arm.
"Sienna, what did you just call me? I'm your mother! Are you still angry with me? I know I was wrong. Don't hurt me like this."
I didn't let her touch even the edge of my coat.
I took a smooth step back, my movements sharp and precise from years of training. With a cold, disciplined stance, I slipped effortlessly out of her reach.
Jason, who had been standing nearby, completely snapped.
He pointed a trembling finger at me an
