"Okay, so—I know my relationship with Richard is something people would consider abusive. I guess it is by definition. But abuse is such a—subjective thing." I set down my spoon and leaned against the counter, watching a couple push a stroller. "When I was little, my dad would drink all the time. He was always angry, and he'd gamble, and if it went badly he would look for somebody to take it out on. He hit mom sometimes, but mostly it was me, because he hated me."
I laughed a little and shook my head. "I loved him."
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The Delilah 100
Mystery / ThrillerWhat would you do if you loved a killer? What would it take for you to get to a place of acceptance? You're meeting Richard week by week, but first, meet his Muse. Explore our ill-fated heroine in The Delilah 100: 100 words, 100 stories, 100 days. A...
