Chapter 31

"It's my job," I answered. "It's my job to take care of her, protect her. Just like it was my job to protect you when we were kids."

"You left," he said but it lacked his usual anger. "How was leaving protecting me?"

"You didn't need me anymore. You did pretty well on your own." I turned to face him. "Trina still needs me." He looked away from her as well. "I am sorry," I told him. "For never calling or contacting you."

"Why didn't you?" he asked. "Over seven years, why didn't you ever contact us?"