"Yeah," she croaked out between sobs. She was always torn when it came to her foster parents. Yes, they were the best ones she'd ever had. As much of an asshole as he was, her foster father had never tried to touch her inappropriately, and from what she'd heard that was pretty rare.

Their form of abuse was much more subtle, but it cut just as deeply. She picked up her head and looked toward the door as Peter walked in.

"I'm sorry I blew up like that. I've ruined everything."