Chapter 67

AMBER'S POV It took way more than I had expected for me to agree to leave Melissa at home and go to work at the convenience store. She wasn't exactly alone but I still faced a struggle leaving her, even if it was for a good reason. 'She's in good hands, don't worry yourself, Amber" Daniel Fletcher didn't exactly have a good rep with sounding convincing so when he made the offer to stay with her, I was very skeptical about it. I mean, a man that had claimed to love her had not only beat her up, he had beat up her child too. It was no where near wise to leave her with another man, who had not exactly bore out his heart to her, but had given obvious signs. But we weren't left with much options and I couldn't possibly leave her alone. Mel wasn't suicidal, I know, but most people that actually end up killing themselves weren't. I didn't even notice Mrs Carol walk into the store until I heard her voice, 'What's wrong, Amber? I had been calling out to you since I walked in" I turned sharp