Page 137 of Twisted Truths

I spun around with my jaw clenched. “I was the biggest asshole in school. Miranda was so quiet and made the perfect target for us to poke at her. But once I realized my feelings, I did the complete opposite of what I should’ve done. And I expressed my love by letting Victoria demean her.”

“Well she …”

“No.” I snapped. “You will not call her anything except Miranda and you will either accept her as the mother of my boys or you will not be in our lives.”

“But …”

“No.” I yanked the door open. “You know what? Have the day you deserve. See yourself out.” Pulling my phone from my pocket, I sent a warning message.

Me

My mother wants to spend time with the boys

Miranda

And you told her…?

Me

She had to talk to you.

Miranda

…

Do you think it’s a good idea?

Me

Hell no!

But if she is trying, I’m willing to allow one last chance.

Miranda

okay

Me

That’s it? Okay?

Miranda

I trust you. If you think it’s worth allowing her one last chance then we’ll allow it.

Me

I love you

Miranda

I love you too. Now go create something I have a bingo game to call

Jake fell into step beside me as I walked towards the crew. “Your mom must want something.”

“What makes you say that?” I put my phone in my back pocket and shook my head. “Never mind. It’s my mom. Of course she wants something. I just don’t know what.”

He chuckled as we joined the crew with the dogs in tow and got to work.