Chapter 80
Colton’s POV
“Remind me never to piss Andrea off,” Craig stated to lighten the mood at the table. The laughter helped everyone’s mood go back to normal.
“That was my fault. I’ve always wanted him to love me. I thought that by getting good grades and doing what he asked would one day make him realize he loved me, too. Only that never happened. I know now he never intended to be kind or loving towards me. He just strung me along, letting Joan and Noel bully me because they enjoyed doing it. He never once took up for me. Everything was always my fault. I’ve known for ten years now that he was never going to love me, not like he loves Noel. It hurt, but I’m better off without him,” Emma remarked.
“That was never your fault, Emma. As a parent, it’s my job to love, care, and nurt
