My parents didn’t bother asking—they punished me by making me stand outside the door all night. It happened to rain that day, each droplet felt like needles, causing me excruciating pain. By the next morning, I had a high fever and felt like I was seeing my mother in a blur.
Returning to the Jordan Family a few days ago shattered all my expectations. Trying to hold back tears, I called my foster mother. She picked up right away, her voice filled with concern, “What’s wrong, Audrey? Are you settling in okay? How are they treating you there?”
Hearing my mother’s worried tone, I felt a pang of regret. “I’m okay, Mom,” I reassured her. “Just missing you.” There was no point in complaining; it would only make her worry and lose sleep over me.
With all the guests gone, I remained slumped on the ground. Taking out my phone from my bag, I noticed the crumpled pregnancy test form inside. I had just found out I was two months pregnant, planning to surprise Cody after the wedding. Now, that plan seemed irrelevant.
I unlocked my phone to call Cody but got distracted by an entertainment news alert.