Chapter 103

• I helped myself to a towel and took a shower before facing the music downstairs. I knew Scottie would be gone for work, but I’d have to see Mum as I got dressed for college, and I’d have to brave the deceit of playing down the truth. Scottie had more power over her than I did. He’d whisper in her ear and have her believe any lies he wanted to spin. I didn’t want to throw her into that drama. She dealt with enough already.
• “Hi, Mum!” I called out as I stepped into our hallway.
• I found her on the sofa with a coffee. She didn’t look at me, her fingers too busy tapping on her phone.