Chapter 24 - The Weirdest Magic of All (Part 2)

- It's okay, honey. – Gwyneth murmured affectionately, although her voice was a little choked – That happened a long time ago. Those memories are sad, but they don't haunt me like they used to. Anyway, I'll spare you the details. We all know what a woman with an abusive husband is subject to going through. – She sighed heavily, before continuing – In short, after I got married for the first time, I found myself completely alone in the midst of hell. That man was nothing more than a sadistic drunk, and when I tried to ask my parents for help, they refused. They said it was silly to want to leave someone like him, who had enough money to buy me anything I wanted. As if all those bruises and broken bones across my body were nothing. - A single tear ran down Gwyneth's face.

- No, Gwyneth. You don't have to tell me any more if this is so bad for you. – Missy begged, heartbroken, as she gently wiped away that tear.

- No, I want you to know about it. – Gwyneth smiled, taking her hands and g