Chapter 120 Not Backing Down

• I swallowed. Diane didn't know the whole truth but I didn't think she would believe me over Ellen.
• I mean Ellen was more family than I was. I just needed to be sensible in my replies.
• "I'm sorry Mrs. Bertram. I never meant to abandon Blake. But unforeseen circumstances took place and it all played out beyond my control, I could not help it. If I had abandoned him for real, why did I return? I mean, why would I even come back to the place I didn't want to be?"