TROY "What are you doing here, Mom?" I asked incredulously, standing at the door with a deep frown. "You left me no choice," she replied, her voice steady but filled with the weight of expectation. I sighed, stepping aside to let her in. "Say what you need to say and then leave," I told her, making no effort to offer her a seat. She gave a bitter smile. "Wow, Troy. Your mother travels at night, shows up at your house, and this is the reception she gets? All because of that woman, isn't it? I know she's in there." "You should know by now that emotional blackmail doesn’t work on me," I replied, my tone dripping with irritation. "Remember this, Mom: for as long as you oppose the woman who means the world to me, expect nothing good from me." She sighed, frustrated. "Fine. I came here today to prove to you that the woman lying in your bedroom right now is not good for you. I know it upsets you to hear this, but you're my son, and it's my responsibility to protect you." "You kn
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