Chapter 865 No More Ties

With those words, I spun on my heel and left. When I got back to the Scotts' place, I caught Mom and the nanny just walking in. I knew the nanny had been to court, but Mom? That was news to me. They came in together, which pretty much confirmed she had been there too—just out of my sight. Mom froze when she saw me, her face a mix of awkwardness and guilt. She knew I had seen her with the nanny, which meant I knew about her little court excursion. She looked like she was bracing for a showdown. I bit my lip. I was way past the point of wanting to hash it out with her. "Yvette..." I left Mom's voice trailing as I stepped into the Scotts' place. Lucky for me, Charlotte and Chloe were there. Their faces lit up when they saw me. They rushed over, all chatter and excitement. Holding their hands, I felt a tug in my heart. Nevertheless, I looked at Charlotte and said, "Charlotte, I think I need to find a new place to live. Will you and Chloe come with me?" Charlotte blinked, her face a