CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE -BRAVE

Tory POV

It was a relief to unburden the pain and the guilt that has festered me for years. I thought I already unloaded all that stuff when I disclosed this deep dark secret to Cassy, but maybe it was not enough.

Tony needed to hear it.

There were like chains that bound me to endless despair and solitary aloneness. I felt lost for a long time, but when Tony held me like this, I felt cared for.

He understood my pain. Maybe because the child was both from us.

I could feel the sense of loss that matches mine when I looked in his eyes.

Gone was the accusation, hatred and blame I used to see from his expression, replaced by understanding and compassion.

How I longed for years to tell him the truth, but faced with animosity, I would often step back and retreat.

“So many times, I wanted to tell you, but I was afraid.” I admitted and held on to his shirt.

“I am sorry you feel that way. I was selfish, Tory.” There was derision in his voice and I was quick to stop him.

“Don’t.” I t