Victor’s POV
Daisy was terrified. I could tell she was afraid her stutter would return. If she was scared enough, it could happen. She needed my love and support.
I stepped forward to kiss her cheek and whispered in her ear, “No matter what, I love you. But you can do this. I’m right here with you. Pick one person in the crowd and talk to them.”
Daisy gave me a weak smile, and I saw her take a deep, trembling breath. She looked out at the crowd of strange faces, and I knew the instant she saw someone she recognized.
It was Amy, standing with Justin, William, and Penny among the sea of reporters. They must have heard about the press conference and come to support us. They were true friends.
I sensed Daisy was relaxing, and she began to speak.
“When I was seventeen, I
