Chapter 7

There were so many words in this world that didn't make sense to someone my age, like half brothers with the same mother, or devil.

Edward spent a lot of time breaking it all down for me, using words a kid could understand.

He told me that before Mom met Dad, her life was pretty miserable.

There was a terrible man in her old life, someone who always hurt her.

That man was Connor's real father, Victor.

Eventually, Mom escaped from him while she was still pregnant with Connor.

After that, Mom met Dad.

Dad was a really good guy.…