Like an Open Faucet

Mom and Dad exchanged bothered glances for about ten seconds as though they were reading each other's minds while waiting for my response,

I, on the other hand, took advantage of the deafening silence to gather my thoughts. Neither of my family must know about what was going on between me and Dylan. Never will be.

Ghino and I already told them that everything was fine between us. We'll keep it that way until the very end of this marriage. Until then.

So I eagerly announced, "It's tears of joy, Mom and Dad. Our family was gathered here today, of course, apart from Brother Noah because he was too busy with his work."

"Speaking of that... What about his boss?" Dad frowned as he helped me change the subject. Perhaps he already noticed the tension that was engraved on my face. "What's his name again?"

"Dex Spencer," Mom replied on my behalf. "You're getting old, honey. I told you to drink your vitamins every day. We just talked to that man a few hours ago..."

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