Shattered Illusions

Some mistakes, once made, couldn't be undone, especially when so many wrongs had been committed.

Gideon couldn't imagine how Tess had made it through these years.

He wondered how she transformed from a carefree and cheerful little girl into who she was now.

But he knew deep down that he was largely to blame.

He couldn't bring himself to look into Tess's eyes. Guilt wrapped around him like a net, t