Chapter 16 - Ryan Begs For Forgiveness In The Freezing Rain
Late that evening, after bringing Lily home to a quiet, safe apartment, a soft knock echoed at my front door.
I looked through the peephole, seeing Ryan standing alone on the porch in the freezing autumn rain.
He didn't have his designer coat or his arrogant swagger; he looked like a broken, defeated man.
I unlocked the deadbolt and opened the door a crack, keeping the security chain securely fastened.
“What do you want, Ryan? You’re violating the judge’s restraining order by standing here,” I reminded him flatly.
“Nia, please... drop the criminal charges and let me come home; Mother has agreed to move out,” Ryan sobbed quietly.
“You watched your mother starve our daughter and laughed right along with her, Ryan,” I whispered fiercely.
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“I was weak, I was trapped under her control, but I love you and Lily,” he pleaded, reaching out a wet hand.
“You love your social status and your corporate image, not us,” I answered, closing the door firmly in his face.
