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mmand cut through the kitchen. I paused, wiping my hands

ce echoed, each word dripping with disdain. Five years of living under her roof h

y balancing a tray with the steaming teapot and fin

irk twisted her lips. Five years, yet her disdain remained unchanged.

t!" she shrieked, slamming the cup to the floor,

crubbing the floor. Her blazing eyes locked onto mine

nom coating each syllable. I lowered my head, resignation weighing heavier with each blo

ng onto mine, filled with a mix of concern and curiosity. Her smirk faltered for a moment before twisting into a sly, knowing smi

hand tightened, her eyes blazing with indignation as she glared a

ria, you need to see this," she said, pro

g with venom. Her piercing gaze cut throu

are you shred my son's heart with your infidelity?" I felt a chill run down

protested, taking cautious steps forward. Liana's eyes

h anguish. I gingerly picked up the scattered phot

s sarcastic chuckle cut me off. This man in the

and you have the audacity to stand here lying to me?! I know you are on

ouch as I reached for Victoria's hand, silently beggi

ears welling up. Victoria's hand cracked against my face once

ot against my face. "You shameless, deceitful woman!" Her

," Liana implored, grasping her hand, he

ed but Liana's slap cut me off, leaving my t

e. You're a gold-digger, exploiting James' wealth. Your

t their misperception, I silently gathered the scattered photo

nsion, his footsteps echoing ominously. Paralyzed, I hel

ames," she cooed, her eyes locking onto his. Witnessing

g them at James. "This cheater!" she spat. "This dec

ting photos. James's clenched jaw and white

d. But he jerked it away, his touch abandoning mine like a severed li

voice trembling. "James, I love you. How could you think I'

't be blinded, James. The proof's

is woman's deception is staggering."

doubt shred our love." My voice cracked. I reached out, b

es's indifference pierced my s

een you with him before. I foolishly thought he was just a friend, but

o forward. "The intimate hug, the tender kiss on your forehead, hands e

the same air as this manipulative liar

ng at my heart. No, James wouldn't

e!" I begged, my voice cracki

e had enough." James's v

bed, desperation clinging to my word

s icy. He dragged me outside, shoveled me, and

s, but his resolve was unshakeable. My gaze shifted, and my heart sank further. Liana's hand

lcome here again, you shameless, deceitful woman!" Vi

ad long harbored resentment toward me, fueled by jealousy. Victoria's disdain ran deeper, driven by her desi

and pierced the air

, but James's heart seemed petr

ice trembled, a

way. The heavy rain swallowed me whole, l