Chapter 6 A Hidden Wound

• “How many times do I need to remind you that starting today, she will live here and regardless of your opinion, she will be your mother?! You understand?!”
• “I don’t know how many times I have to say it too, but I don’t like her. My real mom is the only one I consider as my mother! You can’t change my mind, dad!”
• In a moment of maternal instinct, Chantelle gently shielded Brianna's fragile ears, protecting her from the escalating chaos that filled the background. The tension in the room was thick as two voices clashed in a fierce battle of words, their tones cutting through the air.