I Don’t Need Your Fake Love by Melandia

Chapter 37

Chapter 37

“Sorry, Grace, but Dad and Mom just worry about me. Even though Kevin came to visit me but not you, it doesn’t mean that he doesn’t care about you. We all do, really. Maybe next time, I can get them to your parent–teacher conference?

Ashley’s apology came off more like a brag. In my previous life, her attitude would’ve ticked me off. But now? I was as

cool as a cucumber.

“No need. This is my last one”

My brother butted in, “Who do you think you are, giving us that attitude? Have you ever wondered why our folks would rather go to Ashley’s conference than yours? It’s because you’re always so mean to her!”

My mom’s face went white as a sheet.

Ashley started bawling, “I didn’t mean to upset you, Grace. I’ll leave, and you won’t have to see me again. You can have Mom and Dad all to yourself. I won’t be in the way.”

She rushed over and grabbed my arm, begging me not to be mad. I tried to pull away, but she held on tight.

Then, out of the blue, she used my hand to push herself away.

Ashley’s face went ghostly pale as she hit the couch, called out for Mom twice, and then passed out. My dad scooped her up onto the couch and told my mom to call an ambulance.

My mom was dialing, tears streaming down her face. She

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muttered, “We were all so happy at dinner. Why did everything fall apart as soon as we got home?”

My brother was furious, ready to throw a stool at me.

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she wanted my room for a study? You’ve already got the plans ready and just haven’t talked to me yet. Well, I’ll make the call. I’ll stay on campus for the rest of my senior year. If she wants my room, she can have it. Are

hand froze mid–air.

her eyes out, begging my dad to say

said, “Go. If you walk out that door, don’t

me back down,

talk me out of it.

arrived, and they all rushed off to

them in a suitcase and rolled it out of

was a grind.

to board because of my studies.

actually happy, finally

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put all the top students in one class. A week later, my mom showed

school.

first time in my

for me.

with joy. “Grace, you must be working so hard. You’ve lost weight.” Her eyes welled up

tears.

cold as ice. “What brings

class time yet. Can you have lunch with

her to the cafeteria anyway. I wondered

as much? That was what I was thinking as

cafeteria.

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