Chapter24:

Silvie’s POV “Good morning, Miss. Bates. So you said you’re here to file a harassment complaint and get a restraining order?” The cop I was allowed to speak to asked and I nodded. “Yes, sir.” “Alright, then.” He pulled open a drawer and brought out a sheet of paper that looked like a form. “Please, let me know the details.” “The person in question is Mr. Micheal Bates, my father. He’s a violent man who used to assault my mother as well as…” My lower lip trembled a little as I summoned the courage to continue on. “As well as with my brother and I.” “Did you press charges or get a restraining order at the time?” The cop asked and I shook my head. “No. I was young. I felt alone and scared and I didn’t know what to do. He eventually left to be with some new woman he found so I ended up not needing to. My mom didn’t waste a single time moving us to a new place and changing our phone numbers so he could never reach us again. “But our new life didn’t last long. Just a measly three years. I’m