DENISE 

“Mom and dad, please. I have nowhere to go.” I went on my knees, pleading for my parents to allow me stay with them. 

“You belong to the street, useless child. You’re at the end of your five month pregnancy and you ruined the company your mother and I built for years!” Dad raged, visibly angry and distressed.

Since I’d returned from the hospital two days ago, it had been hell for me. They had completely changed towards me. Though I understood their pain and anger, it didn’t stop me from feeling hurt over their behavior to me. There was little to no money in the company’s account. 

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