Penny For My Thoughts

Ana

I went to bed that night thinking about the crazy events I went through that day.

Being a single mother was no small feat and I greatly missed the feeling of having a present partner to protect me.

My mind went back to Tony and a shiver ran through my spine at the possibility that he would've harmed us if Terrence hadn't gotten to us just in time.

And who knows what he might be planning now that I outrightly rejected him and physically hurt him. He could turn out to be more dangerous and unpredictable.

I had to think of a way to keep me and my family safe. Maybe I should accept Ben's offer and move in with him already.

But how was I going to explain having a child and a sister? It could be detrimental to the whole arrangement and I didn't want to put Liam and Beth in the crossfire between me and Ben.

I had to think of something, and fast.

I heard a soft knock on my door and Beth peeped in.

“Why are you still awake? Can't sleep?” I asked.

“Yeah. I'm worried about you. I don't want