Book 6 Chapter 38: The Broken Victim

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-Madeleine- I watched Evan collapse to the floor, crying and looking… well, like Chris had, but so much worse. He was completely lost and shattered as he sat there, his head hung low, tears streaming down his cheeks. I remained frozen against the wall he had pushed me against, my wrists stinging from his rough treatment, but my heart ached as I watched him. I had no idea who he was referring to when he said someone hurt him or if he was even apologizing to me. But for the first time, he showed me a glimpse of what lay behind the cold exterior he usually presented. It was a broken man, struggling with inner demons, slowly drowning in his own misery. Carefully and slowly, I managed to get my body working again and lowered myself to his level, kneeling beside him. I wasn’t sure if I should

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