Chapter 40 BABY SNUGGLES

• It's a tiring day after what happened in the cheerleading competition all the way to the hospital, where Cassy accused me of horrible things I didn't do. My heart is at peace, knowing I am innocent. There is nothing they can do to take me down. What matters to me is that my friends are with me, especially Maddox.
• "Angel, is it true that Maddox is your boyfriend now?" Mom asked as I made my way to my room. I didn't notice mom was in the kitchen; my mind was so occupied. For so many days, this is the first time my mom initiates talking to me.
• I pause to open my room door and turn back to her. Surprisingly mom doesn't look angry. "How did you know?"