Chapter 248

ELENA

I thought about lying, but I had lied for too long already. And I felt like he knew the truth.

“I was nineteen,” I said but then I couldn’t say more.

I started shaking again, and he put his hand on my shoulder. This time, I didn’t pull away. His touch felt cold and professional, not scary.

“Someone raped you.”

The word made me feel small, dirty, and useless. I gave a small nod.

“Your father