Something must have happened because I ended up with them. “Then why did you take me in if you didn’t want to?” I ask. Everyone was quiet as she answered. “When Travis was two years he managed to get out of the house. By the time I realized it, he was about to cross the road. There was an incoming
Emma “I still can’t believe that Ava is a Howell” Travis says as we enter our parent’s home. I was having a hard time with the news myself. Everything seemed so surreal. Like I couldn’t for the love of me believe everything that has been revealed. “I know right?” I mutter. I thought I had an adv
Even now, when I came back and I was sure that things were looking up with Rowan, she had to go and ruin it. Rowan now barely pays any attention to me. Since that day at the dinner party he hasn’t called or checked up on me. His focus has been completely on Ava. It makes me hate her more because on
Ava. Have you ever felt like you’re just living through the motions? Like nothing and no one around you is real? I googled it. G****e said it was a form of dissociating. It happens especially with adults who had childhood traumas. It’s a coping mechanism where the person separates him or herself fr
I quietly enter the room and take the furthest seat. I fix my disguise, just to make sure that everything is okay before silencing my phone. I watch as Chief Officer Brian gives his testimony. Ethan was on the right with his lawyer. My parents were right behind him. On the other hand, the prosecut
It’s been a month since the whole thing with Ethan happened. Am I okay? Definitely not. Does it still hurt? Fuck yes. Have I moved on? Absolutely not. Things haven’t been easy. Every day I find myself drowning further and further in a sea of pain and heartache. I thought I was doing okay when I dec
Tears fill my eyes. Damn it. I’ve been so emotional these past few weeks. “I need time” I tell her slowly. Trying to push back my emotions. She releases a breath. “I’ll give you time if that’s what you need, but always remember that I love you. I’ve always carried you in my heart even when I thoug
[Warning; The following chapter contains content that maybe triggering to some] No. This can’t be happening to me. I can’t be pregnant. Not now and definitely not with Ethan’s baby. “Why God?” I whisper as the tears fall down my face. I wait for an answer but none comes. He doesn’t tell me why th