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hollow in my ears. "You expect me to believe that?" I snapped, my voice la

in. "You're out of your mind, Audrina," she spat, her words dripping

ed forward, snatching her phone from her grasp before she could react. With a swift mot

r father, George, stormed into the room, his face contorted with fury.

xpression twisted with malice. "She attacked me, Dad," she cried,

his hand rising in a swift, punishing arc. The force of his slap sent a shockwave of pain cour

of pain and betrayal. "Dad, please," I pleaded, my voice barely a whisper. "Y

enough, you idiot," he growled, his voice cutting through the chaos like a knife. "I won't tolerate

you have the slightest

ryone needed to know it. Fear ate away at my insides, turning me to a gibbering mess as phoney

and she told him the entire scenario, incl

n him, George's eyes flitted between Paige and

ing with venomous intent. "She's a disgrace, Dad," she whispered, her words like poison in the

vily on me. To hear my own sister call for my death was a betrayal b

ain. If I hadn't been so drunk last night, it wouldn't have happened, but now I'd have to live with regret for the r

esperation gnawed at my breast as I turned to face

avoided facing my punishment, o

. "I did not intend for any of this to happen. I know I made a terribl

yance and frustration. "If I am to confess, I'm not surprised considering you've brought no

he opposite of your sister here, I have equally decided not to ove

hope, though. "Please, Dad," I implored, my voice cracking. "I know I've made a mess of thi

he considered my words. His expression softened slig

nvince the man who violated you to marry you. If you cannot, then I'll personally se

e at his words. "Thank you, father," I whisper

until you fulfill my request; rem

going to let that stop me as George turned to exit the room

ining with pleasure at my situation. However, I resisted allowing

t that define who I was. To recover my honor and demonstra

ething that instantly halted me in my tracks. The check James had offere

out to grab the piece of paper, my hand

t. I would stop at nothing to prevent myself from sufferin