Bitter Atonement

The phone rang for what felt like forever before it was finally picked up. A voice, icy and distant, came through the line. "What do you want?"

Just those words hit Roxy like a knife to the chest, leaving her gasping for air.

She knew she deserved every bit of this pain. It was all on her.

She dug her nails into her palm, forcing herself to stay calm. Speaking as fast and concisely as she could, R