Chapter 139: Need to Seduce Me?

"Mom, I'm sorry. I know you're upset. My friend didn't mean to make you angry." I lowered my head and spoke softly. The sting of my mother's slap still lingered, but I knew it came from worry for my brother. "Get out. I don't want to see you!" Her voice was calmer now, but the words still cut deep. "Kevin's hurt. He needs someone to look after him. Mom, please, let me stay." It hurt more than I could admit—being thrown out by my own mother, again and again. "Leave! And don't forget, you're paying for your brother's medical bills!" No matter what I said, she wouldn't listen. She shoved me out of the room, slammed the door, and locked it. I stared at that closed door, my eyes burning. I knew she was angry, but I never thought she could be this heartless. "Serena, come on. Let's go," Naomi said softly, taking my hand, her voice thick with suppressed anger. "Naomi, I just want to stay and take care of him. But my mom—she kicked me out. What am I supposed to do?" With so much happening at h