Chapter 70

Trey

"Why don't you put your head back in my brother's ass and go back to minding your business?" Candy's loud voice reverberates through the room, like a clap of thunder demanding attention.

They continue going back and forth for a while until Kiara's voice suddenly softens, "Stop fucking deflecting and talk to me, Candy. You've had enough time to wallow in self-pity."

"Fine," she shouts, throwing up her hands. "Patricia was seeing someone else the entire time, and I was so embarrassed, I unwillingly shared her with the other girl just to avoid coming right back home. Is that what you wanted to hear? Are you happy now?"

The confession hangs in the air for a moment before Jeremiah interjects, "You know, Mom, you should stop drinking. If Dad managed to stop, you can too."

Fuck.

A surge of tension courses through my body, but I maintain a neutral mask. Despite its unexpected arrival, I knew this day was inevitable. Not on Christmas Eve, but inevitable nonetheless.