have to use it.”

Megan’s eyes filled with tears.

“You told me I slipped.”

“I know.”

“You stood there while he told the police I attacked him.”

“I know.”

“You chose him.”

Mom shook her head.

“No.”

“Then what did you choose?”

Mom’s voice broke.

“The thing I was most afraid of losing.”

“The house?”

“The life I understood.”

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