Chapter 1456

Ben had said he would come tonight, and he would keep his word.

Finally, a knock echoed from outside her door.

Jamie hesitated.

She had locked the door. Maybe if she stayed in bed and pretended to be asleep, she could avoid this ordeal tonight. She would deal with the consequences of facing him tomorrow.

But then her phone buzzed loudly, jarring in the quiet room.

The knocking grew louder.

She picked up her phone, and there was a message from Ben. "I know you're not asleep. Either come over here and open the door, or I'll keep knocking until I wake up Winnie. Let's have her come in and watch the show."

Her heart sank. Just what kind of person would force her sister to witness something like that? It was beyond cruel.

to the door, tears streaming down her face. "Stop knocking,

a moment ago?" Ben taunted, taking his time. Standing in the doorway, he reached out and grasped her neck, his tone low and mocking. "How about

down the hall to the bedroom door next to Winnie's and pushed her against it. Jamie's body froze

a thin wall separated them from her sleeping sister on the other side. The humiliation

here, please," Jamie begged, her voice breaking as she lowered her last

like this just to break her pride,

do as you asked." "And what exactly did I say?" he sneered, feigning ignorance, even though they both knew perfectly well. "Say it clearly," he pressed. "After all this time apart, do you really think I'd be as understanding as before?" Jamie's lips trembled as she struggled to say the words. "I'll

last word was caught in her

she bit her lip, her face

flushed

with humiliation, as fresh

tears hit the floor.

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waited, content to stand there,

called from the

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