(Derek)
I gripped the steering wheel tightly as I drove away from my parents’ mansion. My jaw was clenched as I thought about everything that had just happened.
They’d stood there, defending Raymond, refusing to see what was right in front of them. It wasn’t the first time they’d chosen him over me, but this felt different. This felt final.
When I pulled into the driveway of my own house, I sat in the car for a moment, trying to calm the anger in my chest. I couldn’t go inside like this.
Olivia didn’t need to see me this way, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get rid of the feeling of betrayal. My parents—my parents—were more concerned about protecting Raymond than supporting me.
I finally got out of the car and walked into the house. I locked the door behind me and made my
