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nd myself smiling too. It was odd to see her so happy, and I wondered what had happened to p

he news to me

ng married soon.

on of bricks. I couldn't believe that my mother was getting married, and I had so many questions. I wanted to know who the man was, and

out the man himself,

rful man, Elliana," my mother assured me, her eyes shining. "He's kind, and caring, and

that something was off. I wanted to be happy for my mother

er said, sensing my hesitation. "But I promise you,

he ring on her finger. "I didn't even

is morning, right before he left for work. He propo

Well, it's a beautiful ring," I admitted, admiring th

e reached out to hug me. "Thank

is is a good thing. Jeffery is a great man, and he will be good for both of us.

information. "It's just going to take some getti

out to take my hand. "But I promise, it will

appiness and I knew that my mum was working hard

out your age." My moth

get a Stepbrother, I kind of did not like the idea of a Stepbrother

ong, or if we would clash. I also worried about my mother's relationship with the man, and if it would last. There were so many unknowns,

ime, I want us to get to know each other before the marriage."

ected my mum. The wor

him about you, and he's really looking fo

t sure what to say. "Um, okay," I responded, my voi

great, honey," she said, her voice full of reassuran

est friend and I had done some shopping for girl clothes and dressing accessories. I felt humiliated by Tom the last time and I decided

try to be open-minded, for my sake. I chose a simple sundress and pulled it on over my head. I put on some light makeup, and when I looked in the mirror, I barely recognized myself. I

told her everything about my mum's sud

eyes wide with excitement. "Your mom is ge

. "I know," I said, my voice a bit shaky.

," she replied, her voice full of compassion. "You've never been through anything like t

, putting up my phone for her

er voice full of sincerity. "You should wea

p but smile. "Thanks, Kora, y

e a totally different person! You look so sophisticated,

know about that," I said, shaking my

hot, please introduce him to me. Link

d. "Bye, I have to go

he cafe, it was a twenty min

ing lot and got out t

, I saw a familiar face but I thought

Tom, and this is his father Jeffe

hocked.