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Chapter Seventeen - Cade
Mom isn't at her usual lowdown drug houses or the seedy motel on Highway 10. My bad mood grew with each mile I added to my odometer looking for her. I should have known she wouldn't have stayed at the rehab, she never did.
After an hour, I decide to go home since it's getting late. Jaden's lack of texting me back has me on edge. I was sure Adam hadn't believed she went home for the night, but not enough to keep her from texting me.
The lights are off when I get home, the only evidence of someone being home is the snoring from Will's room. I double-check that Adam isn't home before walking into Jaden's room.
Her back is turned to me, but I can tell she's awake from her breathing.
"Did you find her?" she asks softly.
I crawl over the bed and wrap my arm around her, taking in her flowery scent. "No, she'll show up soon. Did Adam harass call you any?"
"No."
Turning her over, I glance at her tear-filled eyes. "What's wrong?
Brittany CarterThank you for reading. I recently had a baby girl who is two weeks old, and I plan to write as much as I can from here on out. I appreciate everyone that is reading this or adding it. I hope you enjoy it! <3
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