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Emma
The drive back home is so peaceful. As I look out the
window and think about the wonderful evening I’ve had.
I’m so glad to have been able to be a part of Vince’s family
for a while and to let go of my worries and anxieties. I felt
like I belonged with them, a feeling that I haven’t
experienced in a long time. I can’t believe that Sarah gave
me her number. It will be nice to have someone to talk to. But while at we were at Vince’s parents house, I
overheard
Vince talking with his dad and brother. Just the
mention of the name “Asher” sent my mind reeling. Could
it be the same gentle soul who tried to protect me during
my darkest days? My dear Asher, the only one who showed
me kindness in that wretched place. The place was so much
more than wretched. It was fucking hell on Earth. He would
sneak me scraps when the others starved me. He would
plead for mercy when they raped me. And what did he get
for his compassion? Nothing but fists and boots, forced to
watch me being raped and me laying there helplessly.
Asher paid dearly for daring to care. Hearing his name
again brought it all back - the fear, the pain, but also the
faint flicker of humanity in hell.
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“Baby girl, what’s the matter?” Vince ask softly, his
brow furrowed with worry. One hand remains steady on the
steering wheel while the other gently caresses my thigh in
comfort. I stifle back a sob, tears building in my eyes.
“I-I think I overheard something I wasn’t meant to,” I
manage to choke out between quiet cries. Vince’s gaze
widens with even more concern as he glances at me. “What
