Chapter 55. I’m Blue

“But just… he was slowly destroying it. He has taken years from me. I can’t look back on good memories anymore because I see now what I failed to see then. I can’t even make new ones.”

She rubbed her tummy as Jack and Michael started to move around. “This is meant to be a happy time for me. A good time, but I have spent so much time feeling tired, sad, and so goddamn alone. I’m scared shitless of how I am going to cope on my own with two babies. On top of all that, what he’s doing to me is cruel beyond words.”

“It is, but mark my words, he will slip up, and I will arrest him. It may take time, but you have my word. As for this house, I know that you worked hard on it, and spent a lot of time building this up, but it’s just a house. You can make a new home anywhere you decide to live. Maybe you should consider selling it.”

Milton leaned over and hugged her. “As soon as I’ve got this prick dealt with, you’ll need another cop to deal with, because my ass is already in