Impatient for a reply, she tugged at my arm, urging me to follow her lead. But deep down, I knew I couldn't go along with her plan. Reporting him was not a viable option. In a rush of desperation, I cried out, "I can't go with you, Ivy. I'm sorry." Her face twisted in surprise, demanding an explanation. "Please, don't tell me you're still supporting that monster, even after all he's done to you. Olive, wake up! Open your eyes and see."
I tried to reason with her, my words laced with a touch of creativity. "Listen, it's not as simple as you make it out to be. Leo is the father of my unborn child. I believe there are other ways to handle him without resorting to violence."
Her grip on my shoulders tightened, causing me to flinch. "Leo is a dangerous man, Olive. Just because he failed once
