Chapter 13: Consequences
On the other side of town, Bernard was at his mother’s house, sobbing into her shoulder. She smoothed his back and tried to calm him, but had no success.
“Baby, you listen to mama. You deserve better than someone yellin’ at you. I don’t give a damn how rich or handsome he is, no one talks to my boy like that!”
Bernard pulled up his wet face and sniffed. “You’re right, mama. I just wish I could believe I am worth it. Jack is the best thing—”
“Now you listen to me,