Standing Her Ground

Valerie just sat there and listened quietly to everything Sylvia said, not interrupting once.

She never once doubted she was worthy of Donovan.

But every word from Sylvia struck a nerve, leaving Valerie's heart aching.

Valerie met Sylvia's gaze, her tone calm and steady. "Mrs. Vaughan, Donny and I can handle our own relationship. Even as his mother, you can't control who he chooses to be with.

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