Melanie's behavior felt all too familiar to me.

She wasn't having it when she saw I was about to leave. Stubborn was her middle name.

She grabbed my arm and swung me back, causing me to collide with Matthew. Instinctively, he reached out and steadied me.

Melanie was even more relentless. "Chloe, what's your deal? You think you can just run when I show up? Have you no shame?"

"Yeah, I lost my shame a long time ago. Is it a problem if I walk away? Isn't it convenient for you? Since you showed