-Quinn-
My mother’s fears were amplifying my own. Bruce and I had thought it would be simple: stay close to Ana when she turned 18, and everything would resolve itself. However, my mother was raising valid points that I couldn’t ignore. Ana might not only be nervous about choosing between me and Bruce, but others might also make it difficult for us. Though I wished it were simpler, and I knew my mother wasn’t saying any of these things to be hurtful, it didn’t exactly make the situation any easier.
I crossed my arms, sinking further down in the chair as I contemplated the situation. I could feel my mother’s eyes on me, but I didn’t meet them.
“Quinn, I was merely trying to point out—”
“No, I know what you were trying to say,” I interjected, nodding a little. “I know we have our work cu
