cnu-At my fortieth birthday party, my sister swung a baseball bat into…

The refusal to soften.

I thought about it honestly.

“I regret that Emma was hurt,” I said. “I regret that Brooklyn’s mother ruined her life. I regret that my parents are who they are. But no. I do not regret making sure Vanessa faced consequences.”

Derek nodded.

“For what it’s worth, I think you did the right thing.”

“It cost everything.”

“No,” he said.continue reading …