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Chapter 23

Author: Amber GW
last update publish date: 2026-04-05 00:08:02

Alice's POV

I felt happy for the first time in so long. I was going to leave that terrible house. My son would get proper medical care. I'd be safe from Adam and my family.

David was giving me a way out. "Thank you," I said again, my voice thick with gratitude.

David looked uncomfortable, like he didn't know what to do with my gratit

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