Jane POV
It felt like I'd been gone for years even though I was only away for a few days. The town felt different, though I knew it was me who had changed.
My mom was thrilled that I was back. Her pride made her hid it well but I could sense it. Things were awkward between us. After everything, I felt sorry for how I reacted. For making her the enemy. I still hated the fact that she lied all those years. However, my dad was right. She had good reasons to.
The one thing that really eased my mind where she was concerned these past few days was that Benji had come like he promised. At least, she hadn't been all alone, thinking about our fight, worrying that I may never come home again.
To her credit, she wasn't hostile towards Jake when I formally introduced them. She even did her best t
