Chapter 7
After telling Mom what happened at school today, she was livid.]]
She was kicking herself for being so blind–fifteen fucking years to finally see what kind of scumbag she’d handpicked as her future son–in–law.
Dad was over there going “I told you so” about her taste in men.]
I poked him.]
“Dad, are you saying you’re trash too?”
Dad shot me a look like “thanks for that.“]
Our whole family huddled together, plotting how to get sweet revenge.[]
Mom’said:
“Yesterday I spruced up my social media.”
“Tried to re–add Grayson’s mom so I could rub our wealth in her face.“]
“Guess what?”
“Still hasn’t accepted. Even now!“[]
“I’m so pissed!”
Dad suggested:[]
“How about we donate a building to the school? Classy way to flex.“[]
I shot that down real quick:]
“By the time construction’s done, I’ll have graduated.“[]
“We need to serve this reality check NOW.“[]
They both turned to me:]
“Alright, what’s the game plan?“]
Honestly, I hadn’t figured it out yet.
While we were all deep in thought, the class group chat pinged.]
Message from Sutton.
“Saturday’s my birthday! You’re all invited
to
my place for a party~”
Chapter 7
She posted her home address.[]
I took one look and my jaw hit the floor.]
Wait–that’s MY neighborhood.[]
Sutton lives here too?
How have I never run into her?]
Oh, right.
Makes sense I’ve never seen her.[]
Mom basically banished me from this place since childhood.]
Been stuck in that shitty apartment next to Grayson’s place.
Sutton posted a pic of her living room.]
I stared at the picture over and over.
Huh?
Why does this look crazy familiar?
I glanced around our place.
No fucking way. This IS my house.]
I looked at Dad:]
“Okay, real talk–is Sutton your side chick’s kid?“]
Dad looked completely lost.
“Who the hell is Sutton?”
Mom nearly backhanded him.]
“Are you cheating on me?!“]
I had to break it down:
“Sutton’s the girl Grayson’s chasing now,”
I showed them her messages.]
“Why does her ‘house‘ look exactly like ours?“]
My brain wrestled with this, pointing at my parents.[]
