Chapter 5 - His MotherMy mother-in-law finally spoke.

"This has gone too far."
She looked at me.
"Emma."
"He's your husband."
"You forgive him."
I quietly turned toward her.
"Did you know he hit me?"
She lowered her eyes.
"I..."
"Answer me."
A long silence.
Then...
"Yes."
My father slowly stood.
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"You watched your son beat my daughter."
She couldn't answer.