Chapter 99. I'm Afraid

DEAN

A knot of anguish settled in my throat. I felt like crying. I felt the need to release the pressure from my chest.

Carla pulled away from me and looked at my face.

"Are you going to cry?" she raised her eyebrows. She looked very tender with teary eyes.

"I'm afraid of losing you, Carla. I don't want stupid fights over Lena. I thought you already felt secure with me. I came to talk to you about her because I care about her well-being, and I think it will be best for Lena and my children. I believe Lena when she says she's sorry for her actions because I've seen it in her eyes. Lena is suffering. She's not a bad person."

"I never said she's a bad person. But you have to open your eyes, Dean. You know she's not well. She's unbalanced. This morning she pulled my hair. And now she's fine? It doesn't make sense. Don't let pity cloud your judgment. You decided to admit her to a