"He did not talk to me much. He never had a personal or casual conversation with me. He only talk to me when he wants something." I shake my head. "Most times, I would think that I was an added responsibility and nuisance to his life. I knew he didn't care about me, but I never thought he would ever hit me."

When I was finished speaking, the officer who had asked the question, look at his elder partner, wondering if he had any more questions for me. I really wish they didn't, because I ...