Ringgggg!!!
The shrill ring of my phone pulled me from restless sleep. My eyes felt heavy and swollen from crying. I grabbed the phone without looking at the caller ID.
"Hello?"
"Eve! Finally! Do you know how many times I've called you?" Joseph's voice was sharp with worry and anger.
My heart clenched. My little brother. I'd been so caught up in this mess of a marriage that I'd forgotten about the people who actually mattered.
"Joey, I'm sorry. I've been busy—"
"Busy? For over a week? Mom's been worried sick. She keeps asking when you're coming to visit."
In the background, I heard Mom's gentle voice. "Tell her we miss her. Ask when she's coming home to visit."
Tears pricked my eyes. Home. I wanted to go home so badly it hurt.
"Is that Mom?" I whispered.
"Yeah, she's right here.
