Chapter 16 Why Should I Trust You?

• MILENE
• Liam dropped his arm and stepped back. Out of the corner of my eye, I watched him walk over to the armchair and sink into it. He reached for the bottle of Scotch and poured himself a generous amount. Before he could change his mind, I quickly went into the bathroom, shut the door, and locked it.
• I cringed, realizing how useless that was. A locked door wouldn’t keep him out—nothing could protect me.