Wendy knew exactly how to push Zoey over the edge, and the more she feigned innocence, the more Zoey seethed with rage,

tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.

Advancing with fury, Zoey raised her hand to slap Wendy, looking every bit the madwoman everyone perceived her to be, not even

Cornelia could hold her back.

There's a certain madness in a person when they lose all reason.

"Smack!"

The crisp sound of a slap anchored Zoey in place, her hand clutching her face as she turned to see who had struck her. It was Fitch,

his expression cold but his voice eerily calm.

"Have you caused enough of a scene? This is the Haskins residence."

All at once, Zoey's anger seemed to drain away, leaving her numb. She didn't even know how to react, feeling scool liquid

continuously dripping into the palm of her hand.

Fitch felt a sting in his gaze. Since childhood, he'd shouldered the responsibilities of the Haskins family, quickly rising to become

the heir, never once disappointing anyone.

No matter the crisis, Fitch always handled it best.

But now, Zoey's shattered, disbelieving, and hollow eyes pierced him. It was as if a black hole had opened within them, sucking

away all her emotions.

In an instant, she was numb, tears streaming down her face, unsure of what else to do.

Taking a deep breath, Fitch looked away, avoiding her gaze and pointed towards the door.

"Get out."

nor the Bennitts would believe that someone as educated as Wendy would stoop to

utterly absurd.

was so incensed by Zoey's treatment that she was about to

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

trembled, "Cornelia, let's go.

bear it. She even

provocative stance.

was livid; even Cornelia, an

had spewed

Zoey.

unhesitatingly sided with Wendy and even slapped

had never been truly

the man she loved now—everyone

leave, it meant she was

so very tired. Why did

weak, unable to protect anything she

you away," Cornelia whispered hoarsely, her voice

profound sorrow.

cane, and turned

on there, you think you can just walk away? You think this is

Wendy shortly, and if there's any damage to her face, we'll see to it that you end

had been biting her tongue all evening. If it hadn't been for the elders present, she would've

hadn't done it before.

brought her

could be more

you have any idea how much Wendy's face is worth?

brother never cared for

Wendy's hand. You're disposable

at Mia when

eyebrow and pursed

speechless, not even looking at Fitch but instead gripping Cornelia's arm and hobbling towards the door

to follow,

cops. We'll hand over the evidence to the authorities

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