Page 54 of My Best Friend's Brother
That angered Keke. The one person who had the power to change everything could only see things one way. “You have to tell him. You and your mother. He’s going to find out, and I doubt he’ll be happy that you two kept that big a secret from him.”
“He can’t handle—”
“Bertie, give me a break. You’re wrong. He’s an adult. Even if he couldn’t handle it, it’s the perfect time for him to learn how. I mean, do we everhandlelosing a parent? No. You grieve, and you get through it.”
Bertie snorted. “You couldn’t even return for your own father’s funeral. You’re still bitter over what he said and did. Holding on to it as though you need it to fuel your own success. How’s that working for you?” Bertie peered into Keke’s eyes. “How are you handling it? Are you grieving? Getting through it?”
Bertie stomped past her and went out the other office door.
Keke sighed and collapsed against the desk.
The Headleys…
