“You are still young and don't learn well. I can't just let you go down the path of depravity. I am fulfilling my responsibilities as your parents.” Tyler spoke righteously, as if I were an ignorant child.
“If I don't learn my lesson, then what about you? You hang around your cousin's wife all day long. If people saw it, they might think she's pregnant with your child!” I mocked him
As I finished my words, I suddenly felt a pain on my face.
That was the first time Tyler hit me. Before, he would get very nervous when he saw a cut on my hand and would hold my hand, blow on it non-stop.
At that time, he spoke with a look of remorse on his face and assured me, “I'm sorry Karla, from now on I promise that I will never let you get hurt again.”
That was also the first time I saw him cry.
His palm print was clearly imprinted on my face and he looked at a loss.
He opened his mouth several times, wanting to say something but not knowing how to start.
That slap shattered my love for him and also paid back for his care for me over the years.
Seeing Tyler's soft heart towards me, Mia quickly stepped forward and said, “Let me try to persuade Karla.”