As I tensed up, I looked at the door. Matthew appeared, and he widened his eyes.

Seeing him unexpectedly made me nervous. I tightened my grip on the two big suitcases I was dragging. They mainly contained clothes and other things that were memorable to me.

“Honey, you’re back!” Smiling warmly, he strode over. “Honey…”

I took a step back. He was a stranger to me now, and I couldn’t stand him being near me. When he did, I felt a mix of disgust, fear, and hatred.

He frowned slightly but then s