Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Tatiana struggled to hold back her tears, but her voice still broke. "I'm one of the lucky ones among the victims, but I refuse to stand by and watch. When no one speaks up for me, I'll speak up for myself.

"When no one stands up, I'll stand up for them. I may not be a hero. But even if I might be in danger, I'll never stand by and watch David, that beast, trample on the innocence and dignity of those ladies while he roams free."

As her words trailed off, Alyssa's eyes were filled with tears. Her tears eventually fell onto the screen.

She deeply regretted her narrow-mindedness during this time. At the same time, she felt immense pride in her sister, who fearlessly spoke out.

Sean turned away as well. His broad shoulders trembled as he suppressed his tears. He quietly rubbed his eyes.

"Lyse, Taty has really grown up. She's no longer the little girl who needs your protection." Jasper sighed, feeling sorry for Tatiana and also relieved.

"Yeah. From now on, our family has

from a guest room

computer, she sat alone in the

the malicious comments. In the past, she might have

a sense of unprecedented relaxation. Her greatest trauma wasn't the abuse from David. It was the thought of the villain escaping consequences under the Schmidt family's protection.

there was a

her reverie and rose stiffly

the door opened,

The weight of the embrace felt as

not tell me about something so important? Do you know how

ear, Tatiana instantly broke down. Tears welled up in her