Jess’ POV:
“I don’t understand why you let her walk all over you like that. Selene Norman is nothing more than a fly compared to you, Jess! My brother loves you. Sure, Maximus can be a hothead sometimes, but you’ve got to give him a little push. If not, you’ll sit back and watch your stepsister take him right out from under you.”
Mia’s words dig under my skin, but I can’t tell if she’s trying to comfort me or insult me. If she weren’t Maximus’ sister, I’d end this video call right now. Her smug little face staring back at me makes my jaw tighten. But I bite my tongue and tolerate her attitude.
Maximus worships Mia. I know that. He listens to her like her words are law. If she says one bad thing about me, it’ll only push him further away. I can’t afford that—not now.
“That b***h
