I’m sitting on a park bench watching Grace swing back and forth, a grin plastered on her face as she giggles with the friend she just made.
I had to get out of the house. Julian was released from the hospital this morning. Once he was due to arrive at the house, I left with Grace to go to a nearby park. Adrian assured me that my ex-boyfriend would be in bed for a day or two and that he wouldn’t be staying long. Still, I wished he would find somewhere else to stay.
I couldn’t stand to listen to any more of his angry words and excuses for his behavior.
A graceful figure sits down on the bench next to me. I turn my head to see the shiny blonde hair and perfect face of Vanessa. A smug arrogant smirk gracing her lips.
A children’s park was the last place I expected to see her.
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