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.

have to think you’re in the right?” Matilda’s eyes blazed

twisted into a scornful sneer. “Chloe, you

stand by as Horatio insulted her, his voice thundering as he flung

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

and, with a mocking glance at Chloe, slammed the door behind him,

sob. Clutching at Matilda’s clothes, her body shook. “Mat, I’m so glad you’re

mug of coffee, squatting down to comfort the

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tears back, biting her quivering lip, refusing to

anymore.

touched her face gently, “He didn’t do anything else, did he?”

back the jacket. “Thank

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

trying to cheer her up, Chloe managed a smile. “Alright, just