Wishful Thinking

" Get out " He spat out " Or I'll have someone escort you out "

The woman opened her mouth to say something, but didn't know what to say to make this better. Seeing her son's firm gaze she knew that he was serious. Her hateful gaze settled on me once before she turned around and elegantly stormed out of the house. I deflated by Winter's side, resting my aching head on his shoulder.

" You shouldn't have done that, not to your mother "

" And she shouldn't have tried to kick you out " Winter supported me by the waist and led me upstairs to his room. He settled me down on his bed. " I'm glad you didn't sign those papers "

" I promised you four months ago. But I would be more than happy to leave if I am causing you problems "

" You aren't. Look, I'm not a sentimental person okay? I'll personally kick you out myself if I don't want you here. Emelia, look at me?"

I looked up from my hands, Winter studied me momentarily before sighing. His phone rang and he excused himself to pick it up. Whoe