Chapter 79

• “All charges against Building Bridges have been dropped by Garfield. We are now pressing counter charges and he’s not fighting back.”
• Now I can actually enjoy the whiteness on Dad’s face deepen, his eyes going almost glassy. This is the victory I’ve waited for my entire life. To prove to this man that I’m worthy, strong enough, smart enough, and as of today, no one will shackle me anymore.
• “How… How did…” His voice trails off and he shuts his eyes, shaking his head in an emotion I think is embarrassment.