152 Chapter 152

Laughing, Brandon puffed up his chest a little and said, "I'm a grownup, too, you know? I just left home, starting a new job. I'm an independent man."

I couldn't help but laugh. "I don't know about that. What did your mom say when you told her what you were doing?"

I watched a shadow cross his face, and he folded his arms. Quietly, he admitted "I didn't tell her."

My mouth dropped open. "Seriously?" I asked, taking a step closer to him "She doesn't know?"

"Nah," Brandon shrugged. "I'll tell her later." He acted like it wasn't a big deal. I couldn't even imagine coming from Oklahoma to Missouri to alter my DNA without telling my mom. But then, part of me thought it might be nice to have that sort of freedom, too, to not care what my parents think. I didn't know what to say. There seemed to be something going on between Brandon and his mom, but I didn't think it was my place to pry.