antiseptic sharp in my nostrils. A nurse told me I'd had a breakdown. I was

gged haze. Sometime later, I heard voices outsi

sfaction in her voice. "Good. I was worried she and David

this public display, no one will ever believe a word she says against us. Bes

essica was pregnant?

chael said, his voice filled with pride. "E

straints suddenly feeling like iron bands. T

ipped in, alone. She moved to the side of my bed,

"All broken, aren't you? G

er. "You think Michael just orchestrated that

ade sure Pastor Miller's life became unbearable. The financial troubles at the church? The rumors that de

, horror coilin

iled... while clutching them. He even took a little bit himself, after your attackers were done. Sprinkled them i

my throat. The desecration of my father, his

ar her eyes out. My fingers brushed her arm

e contorted in rage. He had ru

dy blooming on my skin. He grabbed Jessica, pu

led with contempt. "You'll stay he

essica, her mocking laugh

burning my eyes. Gratitude? For this? No. Not gratitu