Several feelings washed over me as Serena cried in my arms. Pity and anger towards her mum who was deceived by Garret and for abandoning Serena, Outrage at Garret for not protecting his daughter from the wiles of his wife and children. Pity for the little Serena that was abandoned and ignored, respect for the adult Serena who was resilient and able to face her challenges, happy that she bared her heart to me, she shared an important issue with me.
My jaw tightened as I watched her cry helplessly, knowing she needed to let it all out. Now I know where her trust issue stemmed from. A protective feeling arose within me, I don't know how long what we have was going to last but I'll do everything I can to protect her. Even if we later end things between us, I'll try to always have her back.
