'Spineless…' that word popped into her mind again. 'If I stop being spineless and stand my ground, would I be able to protect my family?'
'Even in front of that monster— Vincent. If I fight back, will I be able to change something?'
Chloe never thought of fighting back against her abuser. She could only gain enough courage when she realized that her marriage was unsalvageable.
After ten years of enduring, she was fed up. She filed for divorce and left with Mackie, waiting for Vincent to sign the paper so they could process it in court.
Who would've expected Vincent to refuse to sign? Instead, he rained terror upon terror on Chloe, weakening her resolution and making her anxious.
'I thought I didn't need to fight. For the past ten years, Vincent has dictated my life, and I'm not allowed to fight back….'
