Chapter 17: I did not think so

Giselle

He stormed off as always.

But this morning, he decided to give some of his harsh words to me. He presumed that I deserved it. And even if I

wanted to defend me, there was nothing I could say to him.

Should I tell him that I was not in the wrong here?

Should I tell him that it was Tina who deceived him?

Should I tell him that Edsel had my mom as a hostage, so I had to do what he said?

Would he believe in me?

That was why I decided not to say anything. I bit my lips to keep my words at its bay.

I flinched as he slammed the door hard, signaling that he was beyond angry. It was frustrating. Marcus hated me to the gut.

I turned to look at the sandwiches I had made on the table, then to my coffee. My vision got blurry. Tears were welling up, threatening to drop.

But I held it in. I could not cry.

I chose to do this myself.

I chose…

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Just the thought of going bac