Chapter 49 Steps Toward Freedom

Rachel POV I stood in the living room, my heart pounding so hard it felt like it might leap out of my chest. The glass of water in my hand trembled slightly, and the silence in the room was so heavy it was almost tangible. Nick and Scarlett sat on the couch, side by side, their faces frozen in a mix of shock and disbelief. I’d just told them I wanted to live on my own, and their reaction was exactly what I’d expected — and feared.