Maddie's POV
I was relieved that Mariko wasn't leaving me because of my father. In fact, he is a very understandable man. I could see the struggle in his eyes about the news and I don't blame him. I'm struggling too. I took a cab back to my apartment, but there was the familiar car that was parked in the driveway...Gerard.
I stood outside of the apartment building and I just looked at it, taking in a slow breath before walking inside. I didn't want to deal with Gerard and I didn't want to see him, but here I am about to face him again. My heart is still heavy with everything that is going on because how do I go back to work and face those people? How can I look at the man that has caused so much hurt to people?
I went inside the apartment, Gerard and my mother were sitting on the sofa,
