Chapter 24

• Regina knows that while she has a moment alone with Elise,she could tell her the truth. But would she even believe it? Especially when she has only known a different version of her father. She has never once seen him act in a violent way toward herself or her mother, even as a small child. And to crush that image for her, Regina knew that the result would be disastrous and a tough thought to chew on.
• "Mom?" Her daughter's voice startles her out of her own thoughts, causing her to quickly put on a smile as her head shakes.
• "I'm just being your mother, dear. I didn't mean anything by it. I simply…" She pauses for a beat. "I wanted to discard that card off the table about Sophia. From what little I've come to know of her, I've taken a liking to her, and it would be a shame if the image I have of her would be washed away by a violent act toward you."