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Chapter 35

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Adele's Pov

I put my hand to my mouth to stifle the small scream of fear that tried to escape my lips.

My eyes were round with fear as I looked at him. He was just as shocked and scared as I was.

We stood staring at each other trying to understand what had just happened. Had he really thrown a glass cup at me? What if it had hit me instead of missing?

“I didn’t mean that.” He said finally.

“Yes you did.” I said hoarsely.

“Stay away from me and you won’t get hurt.” He said woodenly. He glanced at the shattered glass. “The help will take care of that.” He pushed past me and headed upstairs.

I sank to the ground shaking with fear. First throwing things, next would come the abuse. I had married a dangerous, violent, alcoholic, would I be able to handle the horror to come? And what about Jay? Was a violent household the type I wanted to raise my son in?

It took me a long time before I was calm enough to go upstairs. I entered my room, and grabbed my laptop without both
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