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Chapter 0008

Sitting on my bed, my mother and sister's cutting words still fresh in my mind, I felt a surge of determination. They had treated me with such contempt, and I was done being a scapegoat.

My finger hovered over my phone, scrolling through my contacts until I found the name I was looking for, Mia. Not only was she a good friend, but she was also a reporter and the cousin of my sister's boyfriend, Amory.

I took a deep breath and pressed the call button. After a few rings, Mia picked up.

"Hey! Long time no talk," she said cheerfully.

"Hey, Mia. It's me," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. "When are you free? I need to talk to you about something important."

"Is everything okay?" she asked, cover creeping into her voice.

"Not really," I admitted. "But I'd rather explain in person. Can we meet at that little restaurant downtown? The one we used to go to."

"Sure, I can be there in an hour," she agreed without hesitation. "See you soon."

Hanging up the phone, I felt a mix of nervousn
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