Crushed But Not Defeated

Miles

Selfish.

That's the only way Andrew will ever see me. An abused boy who grew up and became a defense attorney for the rich and famous.

I'll never forget the look on his face when I told him. The hurt and disgust I saw in his eyes as I stomped all over his dreams.

He left me behind, convincing me he'd hate me forever. Now, circumstances have brought me back into his life. I have one more chance to prove I'm not the man he thinks I am.

I'll do anything to prove I'm worthy of him. Andrew

Fixer.

I have been since I was a child, watching my abusive father escape justice, time and time again, and a mother who refused to see his wrongs.

So I grew up to become a therapist, determined to never feel that helpless again.

I swore to make the world a better place, and I had a plan. One I thought I'd execute with my best friend in the world.

Only he had other dreams. He smashed all my hopes in one night, and I'll never trust him again.

Now I need his help, but I refuse to let him in completely.

He crushed me once, but now, I'm strong and stubborn. I'll never be defeated.