CHAPTER 30:
A FUN OUTLET
Bella ran as fast as she could on her short legs, looking behind her every few seconds. The footsteps were getting closer and closer, her heart racing. If she could get out of the living room and outside into the street, she’d be safe. She was a fast runner, but he was faster. He came in behind her, the gap closing between them. A strong hand grabbed her and yanked her by the shoulder. A stabbing pain settled as he threw her down on the ground. “You bitch.” He sat on top of her, weighing her down, and slapped her twice. Her face stung and the slap bloomed red.
“I’m sorry Daddy for breaking the vase.”
His face was menacing. His teeth gritted, wrinkles lining his cheek. As his eyes distended, his bulk squashed her small body. “That vase was valuable, from my dear
