Chapter 177. Time to Wake Up

My jaw clenched, anger simmering beneath the surface as her words cut through me like a knife. How dare she come into my home and behave this way?

“Watch your mouth, Fallon,” I warned, my voice low and dangerous. “You have no right to judge me or my actions.” I chuckled without humor. 

She scoffed, her expression hardened. “And you have no right to treat Linda the way you did. She did not deserve that.” 

I was ready to pounce on her with a comeback but I took a few seconds to process her words. “I know,” I replied in a soft tone, a heavy feeling sitting on my chest. “But I swear to you, it was a mistake, one that I am paying for, so don’t you worry.” I flashed a dull smile at her. 

Her expression softened and she sighed, taking a few steps to me. “I know, we all…we all do stupid things from time to time. We’re humans, we’re not perfect, so of course, we make mistakes.” 

I nodded, taking in her words. “Sure,” I replied in a