Chapter 17 The Pain

• It made my skin crawl, my stomach churn, and my mind reel. I felt a deep sense of regret and shame wash over me, like a wave crashing against the shore.
• I couldn't believe I had let myself get so caught up in his charms. I finally got home, the silence of the night enveloping me like a shroud.
• I'm certain David and Mum had no idea when I slipped in; they were likely deep in sleep, completely unaware of the storm raging within me.