Chapter 141

The conversation with Arabella changed my perspective on a lot of things. Bella isn't rebellious because she wants to be, she's misunderstood and conflicted with her decisions. It made me very emotional and to keep myself from crying, I had to leave her and start customizing my lingerie but she joined me too. I shouldn't be letting a child around it but it's just clothes, and Bella is very thorough and careful, which is important and besides, I could use the help.

My mom has called three times since the conversation with Bella in the living room, all three times I've ignored her calls. I did have to tell my friends and sisters not to give mom my address because I don't want her showing up heated to argue with me. I have nearly two hours before I have to go pick Layla up from school, she's to be gone from eight a.m. to three p.m. I thought the hours were extreme for kindergarten but they get a lot of playtime and naps are scheduled too. I'm letting Bella freestyle a piece