They Called Me “The Whale”-But the Head Cheerleader Chose Me for Prom. Twenty Years Later, Fate Gave Me a Chance to Repay Her

time his mother started calling every night.”

“Richard—”

“You don’t have to say anything, Avery. I just wanted you to know I’ve been paying attention.”

Then he stood, brushed off his trousers, and left before I could think of a reply.

That evening at dinner, Lena rested her hand possessively on Ethan’s shoulder.

“A mother knows what her boy needs better continue reading …