THORNE

I was stunned, feeling taken aback. Yeah, I did say that. But it was different when she wasn’t safe. And what was her stupid jerk of a boyfriend doing nothing to protect her?

Well, what did I expect? He was once her abuser.

Thinking about it, I became more worried.

I worried that she would suffer the same trauma that I tried to get her out of. But how would I be able to help someone who didn’t want to receive help?

‘She still chose her abuser!’

And every time I think of that, I become extra worried. I didn’t know what else to do. I felt devastated and...