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Chapter 9

I replied with a smile, "You and Nicholas are my family. I truly care about you. There's no way I'll just ditch you and let you fend for yourselves, right?"

My mom snarled, "As if you do! Empty words don't equate to you doing your part in the family! Hurry up and get the electronics fixed! I want you to deliver the supplies to us as well! Otherwise, I'm going to disown you!"

She had no idea that I wanted nothing more than to sever our blood ties. I didn't want to see her ever again for the rest of my life.

I pretended to sound helpless as I explained, "Mom, I'd like nothing more than to solve your problem and deliver supplies to you, but I can't do anything about this. It's so hot out there, so no one wants to accept the gig.

"Just endure the heat for now. Mr. Welkin is around, after all. He's Nicholas' biological dad, isn't he? I'm sure he won't leave you two to fend for yourselves.

"Oh no, my boss is looking for me again! I have to go now!"

I ended the call without giving my m
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