Chapter 20CAIDEN
BRYSON: Don’t be mad at me.
I couldn’t fathom why I would be mad at him. Then I heard voices. I went to the top step and my heart stopped.
“I’d like to speak with Caiden’s mom.”
“And who are you?”
CAIDEN: What did you do?
BRYSON: I was worried about you.
CAIDEN: I can’t do this Bryson. We need to take some steps back.
BRYSON: I agree but promise me something.
CAIDEN: I’ll try.
BRYSON: Don’t shut me out.
“I’m Charlotte Trevino.”
I watched what was transpiring between my step-father and Ms. Trevino and I was horrified. I was embarrassed. Why did he tell his mom?
“I’m Mark Rogers. My wife isn’t feeling well so she’s not up for company.”
I swallowed hard and must have made a noise because their eyes came my way. “Hello, Caiden.” She smiled.
“Hello, Ms. Trevino.”
