“Congratulate you?” I stammered. "Mom, just…why?"
Mia's expression softened, a semblance of concern replacing the intensity. "Evie, darling, there's no need to get worked up. It's not as bad as you think. In fact, you and Timothy could be siblings eventually."
The words hung in the air, and for a moment, I felt as if time had frozen. Mia's nonchalant attitude toward the revelation left me stunned, the implications sinking in slowly. The idea of Mia and Kamran becoming my step-parents, and Timothy potentially becoming my step-brother, added another layer of complexity to an already tangled situation.
Mia, however, seemed to relish the excitement she perceived in me, her tone tinged with a hint of disgust. "You seem quite thrilled by the prospect, Evie. It's almost endearing how close yo
