“But Owen’s been a good brother to you?” “The best.” Guilt squeezes my chest. She doesn’t miss the tension. “What?” “Better brother than I deserve,” I admit. “What does that mean?” “My father killed his mother, Gigi. That’s not something either of us could ever forget.” “Does he hold it against you?” She sounds concerned. “No, but he should,” I say flatly. “If it weren’t for my piece-of-shit father, he would still have a mom.” “Yes, but that’s not your fault.”
