Chapter 12
- ELIZA
- I saw my parents fighting again. My father was drunk…again. Then came the scream. My heart pounded as I jumped out of bed, running toward the noise. My mother’s face was streaked with silent tears as she pleaded with him. I pitied her, but I also resented her for always staying, always hoping he would change.
- But before I could reach her, a shadow loomed over me.