~Lexy's P.O.V~
I woke up to a gentle knock on my door.
"Lexy, you're going to be late for school. Breakfast is downstairs."
"Okay, Mom," I answered softly.
"Are you okay, honey?" Mom asked with concern.
I was quiet for a few seconds. I was assessing my feelings. "Yes, mom. I'm fine." I said groggily.
"Are you sure? Last night was-"
"I said I'm fine. Don't worry." I interrupted her. I didn't want to dwell on it. I had another predicament. Everyone was going to see that I cried. My eyes were red and puffy.
"Okay, honey. Just know I'm here if you want to talk about it," she said with tenderness.
"It's not like you're going to tell me. So we might as well stop while we're ahead", I snapped in a mumble.
"You know I wish I could, honey, but that is your father's secret to tell.
