MELANIE
I put Penelope to sleep on the couch because there is no way in hell I’m returning to Val’s room, or even his bed, after what he just did, all the things he just said to me… He has no f*****g idea everything I’ve gone through just to stay here.
Weak? Me? To think that Brandon will be able to have his way with me after all the damage he’s already done, is that what they really think of me?
I suck in a deep breath, stretching my legs out on the couch as I admire my sleeping daughter. Just looking at her fills my heart with so much joy, and a strong need to fight, to protect.
I took the backseat for so long, but not anymore. I’m a mother who would do anything for her child, but…I also need my mother.
Picking up my phone and heading upstairs to the balcony is the easy part, i
