Chapter 13 Chapter Thirteen

Elaine watched after him, her heart twisting in pain at the words he'd said. She didn't love Colin, but she had hurt him too much that it tugged at her conscience. Hours after Colin had left, earlier, she had hugged her trembling body and rocked herself back and forth, her heart filled with emotions she couldn't put a finger on. Fear of escaping being hurt with the gun when he was angry. Remorse at cheating on him. Sadness for her daughter and how this messy situation would affect her. Surprise at how Chris hadn't fought for her. Then anger at Colin again, for trapping her in this marriage, for being the cause of everything that was happening.