“Devin, what did you do?” Oh god. She knows. How? Did I pick up the call by accident? “Mom, I can explain. I didn’t mean to pick up the call. I’m sorry you had to hear that.” “Honey, what are you talking about? What did you do at Emma’s? She said she broke off her engagement.” “Wait, what? She did? Oh no, I can’t believe this. It’s all my fault. I should have just moved back home with you. I knew I was going to fuck her l...

My hands clench and unclench as I stared at my phone. The number dialed, I just have to hit the button. I have nobody else to turn to, I have to make this call. My mother would help me in a second, but she’s done so much for me already. I can’t make her drop everything again, just to bail me out. My mother has always been very strict, but underneath it all I know she loves me unconditionally. Ever since my father cheated...