I relive the entire event all over again for Nate. He doesn't speak until I'm done.
"Oh, honey, I'm so sorry I'm not there for you. How are you holding up? And please be honest with me, Jessica."
"I'm really scared. I don't know what to do. I need your help."
I'm sure my response freaked him out. I never tell him how I'm feeling and I sure as hell don't ask for help.
"If you want to press charges against this boy, you can. Don't let his father bully you. This decision is yours to make. I should probably get you legal counsel. I'll call later and get an attorney out there for you."
"No. You don't have money for that." I feel my eyes tearing up at his offer.
"Don't worry about the money. That's not your concern." He pauses. "I know I'm not your real father, Jessica, but I love you like you're my o……
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