I Wish Time Could Go Back

Book excerpt: In a small, nondescript town, Sara's life takes a tragic turn when her father abandons the family, leaving her with her mother and soon-to-be stepfather, Mike. Mike, a man plagued by his own demons, turns to alcohol for solace, subjecting Sara and her mother to daily torment. The situation worsens when Sara's mother falls ill and dies, leaving young Sara in the clutches of her abusive stepfather. Deprived of education and forced into servitude within her own home, Sara's life becomes a cycle of despair. As years pass, Sara grows into a young woman, her beauty blossoming amidst the squalor of her existence. Meanwhile, Mike's financial situation deteriorates as he ...