“I wasn’t leaving a teenager behind, Peyton. She is ten years older than me. She was a con artist, Peyton and used me. She was toxic and dangerous. I knew the only way I could make a life for myself was without her around. I have told you all more than once, good family, you hold onto, but blood doesn’t make you family. Family are people who love you for you and who accept when you set your wellbeing as a priority. There is not a single person on the planet, whether blood relative or complete stranger, who causes you mental, emotional, or physical harm, to whom you should allow to continue harming you. You have the right to say I’m done with this and walk away.” She pointed at Shane, “and before you get lippy, I’m not talking about the people in your life who genuinely want the best for yo
