Chapter 144

Cutter

I'm off work early today, and I find myself driving by The Café. Mom's car is parked in its normal spot, and Dad's truck is parked next to hers. Since they're both here, I decide to stop. I've never been the type of person to need approval from my parents. That's more up Ransom's alley, but again I made them live with me dropping out of school and losing my scholarship. I never told them exactly what happened either, always too embarrassed to put a voice to the situation.

Today though, I decide if I'm going to start a new life with Rowan, I need to have a clean slate, including with my parents.

When I walk in, there aren't many people inside, the lunch rush is long past, and that's probably why Dad's decided to come visit. Mom usually uses the downtime to make orders and do anything else that doesn't get completed in the morning.

Because I know my parents, I make sure and knock loudly on her office door. I don't just barge in. Been there, done that, and have the therap