The Obsession - Page 154
“We can homeschool her.”
Emily sniffles as she wipes her eyes with the back of her hand. “She needs to be around other children. It’s good for her.”
“She’s got her brother, and the other kids in theFamiglia.”
“Kids her own age,” she counters. “Come, let’s go home. It’ll get easier, I promise.”
I tilt my head back and groan. “I highly doubt that,” I mumble under my breath as I take her hand in mine and force my feet to move.
As we head back to the car, I’m grateful I have this woman by my side, because I know with all certainty, I wouldn’t have been able to get through today without her.
Not a lot scares me, but when my family’s wellbeing is at stake, something primal takes over. Emily’s love doesn’t protect me from those fears; it gives me the courage to stand still and face what I’d otherwise run from.
