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STELLA’s POV
“Mom!” Maxine exclaimed and Mrs. Lewis approached her with her wide arms open. “What happened to Jennie?”
“She collapsed…” she said and cracked a sad, hopeful smile before pulling her into a hug. “Thank you for being here with Tyler.” She whispered in her ear and I heard her voice crack as she did so.
“It’s okay mom, everything will be alright.” Maxine smiled back and pulled away. Her eyes shifted from Tyler to me and jumped back to Tyler. “Tyler…”
Tyler ignored her and moved closer to me, his arm wrapped around my shoulder. “Mom, Dad, this is Stella, my girlfriend.” He introduced, and it surprised me.
Mrs. Lewis and Maxine’s eyes widened while Mr. Lewis’ narrowed. I bowed down my head but they ignored me. I saw how Maxine’s lips curved into a victorious smirk.