Xade’s pov

Her words linger in the air like a gust of wind. They were sharp like tiny shreds of glass, piercing through skin. My skin.

They stabbed me in my already wounded heart and as I watch the mix of pain and anger in her eyes, the stab wound deepened. I have not only caused Avery distress but I managed to do the same to her mother.

The guilt showed on my face and in my voice as I respond. ” Don’t you think I know that?” I swallowed, my throat tightening. “I am tearing myself apart over what I have caused. I-

Fay cuts me off, her eyes blazing with anger. ” You’re not tearing yourself apart enough,” her snarl made me flinch, not expecting the disdain in her voice. I have known this woman since I was a kid and she has always treated me well.

Having her spit acid in my face with words stung in a way that I was not prepared for.

steps closer to her. She freezes, her posture stiffening as she looks over at him. ”

this state and I couldn’t blame her. I was equally as angry. But her words

isn’t the time to argue,” Dad utters stiffly. “Our main priority should think

was clear Fay did not back down and instead steels him with a sharp glare. ” I am not arguing. I am

things would have ended up the way it is now, I would have never allowed you to be close to

hit me like a hard powerful

I cared deeply for. Even though I know

this,” I utter finally when I find my

is my only daughter, I have no one left if

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