Tangled Love

CHAPTER 12

I flinch as I pull my dress over my head, getting undressed. I scan my body, eyes landing on my stomach where huge ugly bruises stare back at me. I feel hideous. They don't seem to be healing which concerns me that something is definitely wrong. I sigh in defeat, knowing I can't go to the hospital to get them treated.

What could I possibly say?

Years of abuse wouldn't go un-noticed by professionals and I know Trevor would kill me if I searched for help. I shake my head, ridding myself of the thoughts.

After the wedding, I made sure to put my number into Grandad's phone so we could stay in contact. I feel slightly better knowing I have one person to rely on. I've just gotten him back so I'm ready to let him go anytime soon.

of me, his eyes filling with sadness as he nodded silently. I think

on my bedroom floor before pulling out various different sheets of homework that need doing this weekend.

don't have the courage to sneak out. I've never been out with my friends to experience things every teenager should.

out with friends.

my phone and scroll through my contacts, landing on Trish.

giggles on the other end, sounding breathless.

I ask her, concerned at her difficulty to breathe. She giggles louder and I faintly hear a male voice

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