Ariana
My fears didn’t disappear, but I quickly got them under control. I knew that what was going to happen couldn’t be helped, and my daughter would just have to face it. I also decided that no matter what happened, I would stand by her. No matter her choices in life, I would support her. I would try to guide her in the right direction, but I would always leave her final decisions up to her.
If she fell or got hurt, I would be there to help her pick up the pieces. Heartache and pain were a part of life. It helped us to appreciate love and good things so much more. Emily was still in the back of my mind, and when I spoke to Noah about her to get an update, I realized that was the root of most of my fears. With Emily still roaming free, I couldn’t completely relax.
There had been no sig
