{Mira’s POV} Then David looked Vanessa dead in the eye and said, “Who is he?” "I have no idea what you’re talking about,” she said. You’re being ridiculous.” “No,” David said, "What’s ridiculous is the fact that you show up at my house unannounced, with two suitcases and a temporary guardianship document already prepared, and expect me to believe this is some last-minute. So I’ll ask again. Who are you leaving with?” I stood frozen on the steps. The question kept echoing in my head. Who are you leaving with? Not where are you going? Not why are you leaving? Vanessa gave a soft laugh, but it sounded forced this time. “I didn’t realize I owed you an explanation about my personal life.” “You don’t,” David replied. “But if you’re dumping your child here for a month, then yes, I deserv

