throat.”

“Megan scratched him.”

“Because he grabbed her throat.”

Mom’s eyes filled with tears.

Part 2

I drove for almost an hour before stopping at a small hotel across town.

I cried until I couldn’t anymore.

The next morning, Daniel had called twelve times.

Melissa sent three messages.

My mother-in-law left two voicemails.

I ignored them all.

Instead, I called continue reading …