"You disgust me, mother," Abigail said between clenched jaws. "I hate you from the bottom of my heart. I pray no young girl ever experiences a heartless mother like you."
"Abby .. don't..." Matilda cupped her face with both her hands while crying and begging Abby to forgive her.
"You do not deserve forgiveness for all you've made me go through. You destroyed my heart, my body, and my soul just to stay alive and look good. I can never forgive you for all the evil things you did to me. You will never be my mother again because you're dead to me."
"Forgive me..." Matilda hiccuped while sobbing.
Abigail stood up, straightened out her dress and wiped her tears dry. She looked down at her mother and said,
