The Guard Asked Who They Were Here to See

I meant something else.”

I took it.

Inside was one sheet.

Harper,

What I did to you was cruel.

I called it discipline because that sounded cleaner than what it was.

I chose my own comfort over my daughter.

I let you believe your mother did not care for you because I cared more about being obeyed than about being decent.

If you never forgive me, I will have continue reading …