Chapter 100

• Lucy nodded, knowing her friend was right. But deep down, a small part of her still longed for that elusive approval—for her mother to see her as something more than a disappointment.
• " I just hope she doesn’t make things worse, " Lucy muttered under her breath, taking another sip of tea.
• Rachel gave her a reassuring smile. " You know what? If she tries to ruin things, screw her. You’ve come this far without her support, and you’ll keep going. And you’ve got people who love you. Jason, Dylan, me. You don’t need her validation, Lucy. "