That cuts deep. Not just because of my pride, but because of my family. Did I really show April such an ugly side of me? Did I remind her of Tom, too?
No wonder she was so furious with me. So heartbroken.
“It was one of my worst moments,” I say. “I wasn’t always a good man. Even now, I’m not sure you’d call me that. But since I met your sister… I’ve been trying to do better. I want to do better. And I want to be better for you, too.” I look him straight in the eye. “Will you give me another chance?”
Charlie blinks. He seems surprised by my words. The rawness of them. It must be a new experience for him, seeing an adult own up to his mistakes. “Okay.”
“Can I ask you something?”
“What happened the other day?” he asks. “Why did you guys start fighting like that?”
“What did April tell yo
