chapter 17

I sat by the door for hours. Cried till I had no tears left to cry. I was scared ,emotionally and physically. I always wanted to live a life filled with love and comfort just like the fairytale movies I saw as a kid .

I wanted a love life so amazing that it felt fake to others but all those desires remained imaginations in my head. I was numb and dumb for hours. Weak to the bones one could say .

Lost in my own thoughts till I heard a faint knock on the door.

"Mummy "

Amelia and Aiden were back. I was wallowing in misery for 5 hours.

I instantly stood up, wiped my face and adjusted. My eyes were puffy and my face was swollen . The bruises On my arms and neck were still visible but u couldn't find a way to cover them up .

I took a deep breath and as always buried my feelings deep down away from the world and most especially my children.

When I opened the door ,both Aiden and Amelia rushed in to huh me. I knelt in front of them and gave them kisses on their forehead. Even t