Between Love and Hate

I Will Not Be Responsible

*Violet's POV*

It takes me several seconds to process his words.“Wh- Why? Why is he not in jail? We need to go to the police!” I realize he’s never actually mentioned his mother before. I didn’t even think to ask about her. 

“No! We cannot go to the police!” he yells at me, panic lacing his tone.

“Why not?! You witnessed him murder someone!”

“Because, Violet, it’s a lot more complicated than that! You don’t understand.”

“Then help me understand. Because from where I’m sitting, it looks an awful lot like you’re helping your father cover up his murders,” I say to him and instantly regret my words. 

“Don’t you dare accuse me of helping that man,” he says. His voice is so cold, a shiver runs down my spine.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean that. I-”

“I know. You’re confused, and that’s my faul