A Love That Fades
The fractured glass reflected his shattered self, but even the pain of his skin tearing against peach tree branches barely registered.
When he reached the living room, he ran straight into the returning Carter family.
Upon hearing of Selena's departure, Zachary scoffed. "Running away? What a pathetic act. Let her starve like a stray dog. She'll come crawling back soon enough."
"She should've left ages ago," Ryan sneered, clapping his hands. "If it weren't for her, Vanessa wouldn't be this sick."
Vanessa stepped forward. "Ian, I'll go with you–"