This is a happy ending...Valerie decided she wants the best for herself, she didn't want to short-change herself. Those lessons you pointed out about what a healthy relationship are so key and he violated those...not as a teenager, as a 65-year-old man - knowing her for three years! Yeah - I sense, she will heal and it's my wish she does find a companion who loves, protects and respects her. Seems like she would give the world to that man!

Fun reads Freda!