#Chapter 212: For The Sake Of The Children

Aria’s POV Bitter thoughts of Markus made me feel sick, but I pushed those dark feelings away and turned off the television again. With Markus gone, he could never hurt anyone ever again. He couldn’t haunt or stalk us. Liam might have already made his choice, but at least the children and I would be free from Markus’s influence, even if Liam had already chosen money over his family. What a disappointment. One I wasn’t sure I’d ever fully recover from. Yet, as upset as I was, as the minutes continued to tick by, I knew I couldn’t hide away forever – if only for the sake of my children. I’d never abandon them. As difficult as it would be to face Liam again, especially so soon after his betrayal, I knew I could do it. I’d walked away from him once, I could do it again. I’d already proved myself to be strong. I knew I could survive this too. So, steeling myself, I gathered my things and dressed in fresh clothes. Applying my makeup felt like putting on war paint. It would be