“My Father Beat Me Bloody While My Daughter Watched — But That Was the Last Time I Ever Let Them Control Me”

flashed through the kitchen windows.

Then there were loud knocks on the front door.

—Police! Open the door!

The trap had closed.

**Chapter 3: The Arrest**

Leonard’s expression changed instantly.

The powerful father disappeared.

Instead, there was a cornered man trying to construct a lie before the door opened.

—Patricia, open up—he ordered.

Then he turned to continue reading …