Twenty-Four
Wes
“I’m sorry, Wes, I know that must have been tough … I should’ve been there for you.”
Ridge’s face portrayed his regret.
I knew how seriously my brother thought of protecting us as his duty, but I needed him to know I could take care of myself.
“No, you were right where you were supposed to be. I know in the past I haven’t been able to stand up to her, but, after everything that happened with you, Karrie, and then last night, Trixie, I finally realized that I don’t have to be the boy who’s Susan Temple’s everything. She’s wrong, and I called her on it. I can’t continue to support her when she’s so awful to you and to people that I care about.”
Ridge’s expression cleared and he clapped me on the back.
“I’m proud of you. How did Trixie take it?”
“Like a champ,” I said
