Celeste
“I won’t be coming to school today,” I told Elewon over the phone.
“Is it because of your mother?” Her voice was filled with worry.
“Yes, I’m going to the company with Jace today.”
“Will you be okay?” I could hear the concern in every word.
“I’ll be fine. I’m just calling to let you know. I’ll call you later, Elewon.”
I let out a long breath after hanging up. This was my life now, and no one could save me. Not even him. Last night, I had tried so hard to explain everything, but he shut me out. He refused to believe me.
I got dressed in a professional outfit—a modest pencil skirt and blouse—then twisted my hair into a tight bun and put on my old glasses. I stared at myself in the mirror. With the glasses on, I looked completely different. Older. More serious. Like someone in
