What happened in the past that was painful has a great deal to do with what we are today, but revisiting this painful past can contribute little or nothing to what we need to do now. - William Glass
Alex rounded the desk and began to pace the length of the room, taking no satisfaction in the mess he'd made.
Damn her!
Damn her for reappearing in his life after four years and making such an unrealistic demand.
Damn her for reopening the scar that had never fully healed in the aftermath of her betrayal, for bringing back memories he'd rather forget.
Damn his mother for her condition.
Damn her for being the only woman he'd ever loved but could never have.
It's been 24 hours since Alex escaped from the hospital. He wants her to beg and scream for his mercy, but never in a million years did he envisage her begging to discover a daughter only she knows exists.
Damn! Damn!
