Ryder sighed, his shoulders sagging in defeat. "Violet, it's not what you think. I was just... I was in a tight spot, and I needed some quick cash. It wasn't my plan to get into this, but things got complicated."
As she entered the kitchen, a sudden movement caught her eye. Ryder was standing by the counter, a guilty look flashing across his face before he quickly masked it with a carefree grin. Violet's gaze, however, was drawn to the rolling papers and the small bag of green substance on the counter beside him. violet catches her step bro red handed
Violet had always been the observant type, with a keen eye for detail that often helped her navigate the complex web of relationships within her family. Living with her stepbrother, Ryder, had its challenges, especially given the tension that seemed to simmer just below the surface between them. Their parents had married when Violet was just a child, and while she loved her mother dearly, adjusting to Ryder and his laid-back, sometimes reckless, attitude had taken time. Ryder sighed, his shoulders sagging in defeat
Violet took a deep breath, weighing her options. Part of her wanted to protect Ryder, to shield him from the consequences of his actions, but another part knew that confronting him was the only way to ensure he didn't make a mistake that could potentially ruin his future. I was in a tight spot, and I needed some quick cash