Abuse My Kid? Meet My Wrath

"Ever since we brought our six-year-old daughter, Elise, home, she's been keeping her distance.My husband, Patrick Sheeter, chalked it up to "adjustment issues." Told me to bring her more gifts when I got back from my overseas trip.I was halfway out the door when I heard her voice in my head.'Should I tell Mom that Della always hits me?'Dad says Mom hates tattletales. Especially me.'But if I keep quiet, I might not make it till Mom gets back.'My stomach flipped. I turned around. Elise was curled up in the corner, eyes glassy with tears.Silent. But I still heard her.'Maybe I lived again just to see Mom one more time.'Patrick, noticing I was frozen, casually reminded me I was gonna miss my flight.Right. Like that mattered.I turned and slapped him so hard.Screw the business trip. I was staying. Let's see who's got the guts to mess with my kid now."