At that moment, I felt like the worst kind of person, defending Melinda's actions and placing all the blame on Jayden.
But I really didn't want to give up this room. It would drive me crazy. Melinda had been so good to me, I had to protect her. After all, I was the daughter who always stood by her.
Jayden had calmed down by now. "I checked. Melinda never booked two equal rooms. She always planned for Mia to share with others because it only costs 3,000 dollars! It's cheap!"
He continued, "From now on, you and Melinda stay out of our affairs. If you keep humiliating us, you'll get your comeuppance." With that, he turned and left the room, slamming the door behind him.
I stood there, stunned. Melinda never intended to book Mia a separate room?
"Mom... is what Jayden said true?" I asked shakily.
Melinda wiped her tears. "Stop asking, it's all my fault. Jayden is back now, he will take good care of Mia."
I felt a shiver down my spine, as if my current comfort was built on Mia's humiliation.
I picked up my phone to call Mia but didn't know what to say. I decided to send an emoji instead.
The bright red exclamation mark on the screen told me she had blocked me.
