Chapter 33

Grayson’s POV

Days before the school trip, Mom called to come see her and I thought I could squeeze in a day or two.

I took the three hour trip from County to Starry town. It was still just how I remembered it.

Everything was the exact same, except my mom. She was with someone else, but she wasn’t too happy and didn’t look good either.

“Hey Ma.” I said, as soon as I got in.

“Hey baby. How are you?” She asked.

“I’m fine ma.” I replied to her. “I don’t know what to say of you though.” I said, daring to talk about something I knew could be sensitive to her.

“Just say it, Son, say it.” She said.

“Mom, you look bad.” I said.

I didn’t like seeing her like that.

She had two more sons from her other marriage.

“It’s not his fault,” she said.

“That’s all the answer I need mom. I didn’t even ask if it was him.” I replied, pissed.

“Gray, this isn’t your battle to fight. I have to stay for Mike and Jerry.” She s