Chapter 5

Hearing Sally humiliate my father, I was overwhelmed with rage.

Christopher said nothing but allowed her to dial the phone.

The familiar ringtone played. It was a recording from my 18th birthday. I never imagined my father would use it as his ringtone.

I had cut ties with my father for Christopher’s sake. In all these years, I had never called him once.

"If you want your daughter to be okay, wire the money right away."

……

Parents’ love truly knew no bounds. My father quickly transferred the money, leaving just one simple message. "Please love her a little more."

I could not hold back my sobs. In the past ten years, I had failed my parents the most.

Christopher, perhaps feeling a pang of guilt, thought it over for a long time before sending me a voice message.

His deep voice came through, commanding as always.

"Phoebe, I forgive you. I’ve decided to consider giving our marriage another chance."

It was like he had shot another bullet straight into my already shattered heart