After hearing my story, my parents were heartbroken for me.[]
well we’ve protected you all these years.“]
“Serves you right,” my father grumbled. “Now you’ve tasted the bitterness of love, maybe you’ll appreciate howe
But I could see the veins bulging on the back of his hand, his face darkening with rage as if he wanted to drag Ryan in for a beating right then and there.[]
My mother hugged me and reassured me, “Enough of these depressing matters now that you’re home. It’s just a diamond necklace–I’ll buy you several more tomorrow. You can wear a different one every day if you like.“[]
The pain of those memories instantly faded, and I broke into a smile. That night, I slept better than I had in weeks.[]
The next morning, my phone was flooded with missed calls from an unknown number.[]
