A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 160

The deafening crash jolted the two people inside.

Matilda cracked a window with a swift hit, and then Criss kicked it wide open, shattering the glass into a thousand pieces. He charged in, yanking the man off Chloe with all his might.

Slipping off her own jacket, Matilda draped it over Chloe’s shoulders, her face a mask of fury as she turned on Horatio. “Are you insane? Couldn’t you see she didn’t want it?”

Horatio was a familiar face, and his reputation was known among the well–to–do youth of the city. Matilda had heard of him, seen him around, but never would have guessed that beneath the dapper exterior lay a beast capable of such vile acts.

Her heated words only drew a laugh from Horatio.

“What would you know about matters between us? You’re an outsider.”

Chloe, usually so vibrant and alive, now trembled in Matilda’s arms, her face streaked with tears, clinging to her friend. “You came… thank goodness you’re here..

Seeing Chloe, usually so fierce and proud, broken like this, Matilda’s heart ached. Why did the innocent always suffer? Why did her friend have to endure such humiliation?

“Oh, Lord, why do you let the innocent get hurt?” She yelled inwardly.

in the right?” Matilda’s eyes blazed with a protective rage. When she had been alone and vulnerable, it was Chloe who had comforted her. Now,

protective stance. His handsome features twisted into a scornful sneer. “Chloe, you really are something. Climbing from nothing

her, his voice thundering as he flung open the living room door.

the command, advanced, only to be met by Matilda’s retreat, shielding Chloe. He leaned in, his suit immaculate, his gaze fixed on Chloe hiding behind Matilda. “Chloe, this place was never yours to run wild in. Don’t think for a minute you can be lawless just because you have Declan at your back. You’re not yet worthy to

mocking glance at Chloe, slammed the door behind him, leaving only

Chloe allowed herself a soft sob. Clutching at Matilda’s clothes, her body shook. “Mat, I’m so glad you’re here…”

of coffee, squatting down to comfort the crying

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“Poor girl, no more

her quivering lip,

anymore.

“He didn’t do anything

handed back the

it; we’re friends, aren’t we?” Matilda smiled, “Go change; I’ve cut ties with Yvan. so dinner’s on

managed a smile. “Alright, just