*Mae*

Mae muscled up her confidence and courage. She tried to remind herself that, despite his aggressive actions, her father would never hurt her. She pulled her hair back in a ponytail and took a deep breath. She stared at her reflection in the bathroom mirror and played with her wedding ring.

“Are you alright?” Henry asked.

She glanced over to see he was leaning against the door frame with that look of concern she loved. His ...