Chapter 4

I threw off the covers and tried to run, but my legs gave out and I fell to my knees.

My C section incision hadn't fully healed yet. I was completely helpless.

So I could only collapse onto the floor and plead with my mother in a voice broken by sobs. "Please..."

My head was spinning, but I kept pleading until a slap cut me off.

My mom grabbed my hair and forced my head up.

"You just got rid of that bastard. You should be grateful someone wants you at all. Don't be so picky," she spat.

She cupped…