I sigh in relief, making a mental note to call her. She’s been busy, so I’ve been unable to contact her for a while. “What’s wrong with you, Darling?” My mom asks, pulling me up. Her brows crinkle. “Look how swollen your eyes are. Did you not get any sleep?” I force a smile. Her face falls, and instantly, she wraps her arms around me. Without warning, I melt into her embrace, fighting another round of tears. “Sophia, please, don’t get sick.” She murmurs, stroking the back of my head. “I’ve been a little harsh… I know… But it’s because I love you so much. So, so much.” Nodding, I hug her tightly, while my head worries about a man who’s quickly taking up room in my heart. Maybe I should have told him before deleting the text and blocking the sender. Was he worried about me? Did he wa

