Terry reached up and gently pulled Lisa's hands down into his palms.

"But even so, I spared her. I didn't give the evidence to the police. I just made sure she would stay confined in the house for the rest of her life," Terry explained in a low murmur.

"Sorry… I'm sorry…" He kept his head down and apologized profusely.

"Terry, you've done enough for me. Don't apologize! You haven't done me any wrong!" Lisa soothed him.

"You're essentially using residential confinement on your mother, which is no different than her going to jail. Did you think I'd blame you? Because you might be favoring her?"

"I..." Terry gaped. It seemed Lisa understood his worst fears.

"I'm glad you didn't hide it from me. You did me justice. Although it was your mother, you still did it for me. Thank you for not hiding the truth and pretending it didn't happen," Lisa said.

"You're glad?" Terry murmured, staring up at her in surprise.

"Yes. I'm glad. I'm happy you're protecting me, but I feel sad too. I kno