Chapter 70. No White Flags

DYLAN

I balled my fists. I don’t know what’s happening. I haven’t felt so triggered before. Anyone who had lived with the Ridleys for the same amount of time as I did can attest that they are not the kindest people on Earth. They are simply bad… there’s no other way to say that. It would still mean the same.

“They’re not bad people? Really, Ash?”

I could feel a fight coming… and usually I’m the one who would pacify myself. I wasn’t a fan of fights, nor do I usually engage in one. But here, the fight is the only thing I could think at a moment. Perhaps that’s normal. I’m human. I have my own limitations. I lose my cool. I feel rage.

Ashlene stood up now, frowning.

“So you’re saying they’re not and you’re kind of a… a victim here? Do you think we’re holding you hostage in the house?”

Yes.

“I didn’t say that. You know I didn’t. What I was only saying is that please, for once, admit it to yourself! You know how they are with people! You even cri