Chapter 52: Birthday Chaos
Chapter 50
Soon enough, I found myself squished on the couch—Tori on one side, Missy on the other. Trina hovered near the snack table like she was auditioning for a reality show.
My aunt leaned toward my mom with a smirk. "Jake's already popular. That's impressive."
The doorbell rang—again. I stood up. "What now?" I muttered.
I opened the door—
"Jake!" Joanie launched herself at me like a missile, arms wrapping tightly around my waist. "I missed you!"
Behind her stood Frankie—the woman who once totaled her therapist's car. Yep. That Frankie.
Tori and Missy both shot Joanie synchronized glares. Joanie, glowing with joy, remained blissfully unaware.
I glanced at my dad, gritting my teeth.
Charlie looked at Alan. "You're an idiot."
Then—another ring.
I sighed. "Maybe we should just leave the door open."
