Chapter 181: Finding Truth
Emily's POV
I came downstairs feeling guilty and sad. I didn't even realize that I had slapped him until he stopped moving.
I really couldn't wrap my mind around what just happened because the more I thought about it the more the guilt weighed me down.
I grew up in an abusive home, taking uncle Phil's slaps and punches as he dishes them out, I know that feeling that comes with it…the warm feeling from the pit of the stomach. That dreadful feeling that stays within and refuses to vacate, the sinking feeling in the gut and the fear that comes with it, I know all these and more yet I raised my hand on someone…not just someone but the sweetest man I know.
I felt a shudder and I tried to swallow it. I had to, if I was going to make it through dinner with Lucy's parents.
"Can we make our way to the dining room, please?" I announced it to everyone.
