Ava’s POV

I made the decision at midnight.

It wasn’t because something happened or anyone said anything, or pushed me to the edge.

I just lay there in the dark staring at the ceiling and I knew it’s time to leave.

I had known for longer than I wanted to admit but I kept finding reasons to stay and telling myself they were good reasons.

I told myself the girls needed me, Nicholas needed me and that the house needed someone steady while everything was falling apart.

But lying ...