Chapter 71. The Letter

Dear Ben,

Seeing you today treat that woman like a princess broke my heart into pieces; it was my dream, not hers! I’ve always wanted to walk the aisle in a beautiful wedding dress with you next to me. But all those dreams were shattered today. I know how my past mistakes broke your heart, but you know, and I know that you always know that I did all of that without the slightest intention of hurting you.

Like you, I’m just a grown woman with childhood wounds that carry over to this day. I’ve never told you, but my childhood was filled with sexual abuse from my closest family that shaped who I am today. It’s not easy to change what’s in me, but I try, and I want you to stay by my side as long as I try, but what did you do? You left… You may be reluctant to read what I wrote about my past and my wound, but I also want to apologize for leaking your secret to the media.

I know you didn’t kill your father; I was just trying to get your attention. I’m sorry, and I hope y