Even though she had long given up on her uncle, something in Sunshine's heart still broke. It was just like it had always been. Moon could do no wrong in the eyes of her father. Even if she did, a simple tap on the wrist would solve the problem.
Her on the other hand, everything she did was wrong. When she made a small mistake, it was a belt or a night with no food. What had she been expecting?
Sunshine shook her head. "Of course you would. You covered so much of her wrong doings, and it was because of that, she became spoilt."
Dustin closed his eyes briefly; he knew Sunshine was right. If only they had been a little strict with Moon, perhaps she would have turned out like Sunshine. But still, he had only one child.
Ever since they went their separate ways, he had been filled with regret and guilt. He had promised Rowena to protect their child and broken that promise in a moment's anger. He would save her life now, if that was the last thing he did.
