He Told Me to Stay Away After I Got Hurt So I Stepped Back… and Their House Deal Fell Apart Overnight

And Jacob is in too deep now. He’s used to the chaos. I think he thinks it’s normal. But it’s not.”

I studied her face. She meant every word.

“Rachel,” I said, “would you testify if it came to that?”

She looked shocked. Then nodded slowly. “Yes. If it helps him, I’ll do it.”

That night, I sat alone in my living room with the fire crackling beside me, and continue reading …