Chapter 76

• I guess I already knew the answer to my question from the moment I picked up Tyler's call and the first thing he called me was 'father' in that taunting tone of his. I suspected this. Some parts of me knew it. But because of its absurdity, I shoved it to the back of my mind. I refused to dwell on it. In my head, it simply couldn't be. I refused to acknowledge it.
• But the evidence is currently avoiding my eyes. Face downturned in shame. I can't believe it. The car rolls down a smooth abandoned road quietly, cut off from the hustle and bustle of the main city roads, I can't tell where we are but I know it must be the suburbs or some inner part of the city. Sheryl and I both remain silent and my rage stews in the uncomfortable silence.
• This is unforgivable. All this madness and it was all for a lie. For both mother and son's sake, I really hope Amelia is unhurt. I really hope I get her back untouched and with as less trauma from the experience as possible. I can't promise what I would do if it is otherwise.