[AVA] I woke up early the next morning, feeling a mix of nervousness and determination. Yesterday had been a whirlwind of emotions, from the anxiety of telling Brian to the overwhelming joy of finally being with him. But there was one more thing I needed to do before I could fully enjoy this newfound happiness. The sun was just beginning to rise as I got out of bed and got dressed. I took a deep breath and tried to steady my nerves. This was something I had been putting off for too long, and I couldn’t keep avoiding it any longer. I was going to confront my mom about her lies and deceit. I entered the kitchen and saw mom sipping her coffee at the table. Her eyes widened as she looked up at me, and I knew she already had an idea of what I was going to say. This was the perfect opportunit

