116: Priority

Dana

I felt fear at his words. I didn't want Demian near my children. Rachel said she would take them over.

"For what? To play house with you and Rachel?"

"My marriage with Rachel is none of your business. She knows she's not the mother of our children."

"Last night, you made an excellent decision by leaving and deciding to stay out of my life. What changed?"

"Our children. I won't be able to sleep in peace knowing I've abandoned them. I have to take care of you because my children are inside you. I don't care if you disagree. You have no say."

I felt anger and helplessness. Since he found out about my children, I've felt that Demian was trying to control my life.

"Why can't you understand that I feel safe without your presence?"

I knew he didn't like my words, but it didn't matter. Demian had no idea what it felt like to be in my position.

"You'll have to get used to it."

"I won't get used to it because your wife almost killed me. Jeremy is like this because of her," I accused.

Demia