The blow was quick, though thankfully it didn’t sting as bad since I was expecting it this time. It didn’t make me any less frustrated though. Inside, I vowed it was the last time I was going to let her get away with that. She was just lucky I didn’t want to take any risks at such a crucial time.
“What the hell have you been doing all week?” Lila snapped. “Not only have I barely seen you, but it seems you’ve felt content to just lounge around in bed all day. Have you no shame? No love for your own family?”
I did my best to relax my gritted teeth so I could respond. “Mother...,” I started. “I’ve been busy, I assure you.”
“Clearly not busy enough to keep Liam’s attention. He seems upset these past few days. I can only assume it’s because you’ve been ignoring him.”
She wasn’t wrong. I had
