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.
