FLASHBACKS 2

Her mother kept ranting about ruined futures, about how Laura might never have children again but none of it mattered. Laura only wanted to see Smith. She needed him. Harry and his girlfriend rushed in shortly after, only to be ordered out immediately. But Harry managed to speak before being dragged away. “My brother said he never wanted to leave your side,” Harry blurted out. “That no matter what happens, you’ll always be the only woman in his life. He said he’s sorry for letting you get hurt.” Her father physically shoved Harry out before he could finish. But it didn’t matter. For the first time since waking up, Laura felt a spark of hope. SLAP! A harsh slap landed across her face so suddenly her vision blurred. Except for the complications with her womb, she was physically healthy, which made it easy for her father to hit her without restraint. His voice came next, sharp and venomous. “When did you get a boyfriend? Sixteen years old and already sleeping around? Is this how I raised