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."

the Bennitts would believe that someone as educated

utterly absurd.

by Zoey's treatment that she was about to retaliate, but

"Zoey?"

She called out softly.

let's

so profound she could hardly bear it. She even glanced at Wendy, seeing

provocative stance.

Zoey who was livid; even

cto snatch Zoey's dog and had spewed provocative remarks, but

Zoey.

worse, Fitch had unhesitatingly sided

had never been truly loved in

ex, the man she

said she wanted to leave, it meant

tired, so very tired. Why did life have to be so

unable to protect

whispered hoarsely, her voice breaking

profound sorrow.

leaned on her cane, and turned to leave, but then

you can just walk away? You think this is skind of revolving door—cand go

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

it hadn't been for the elders present, she would've slapped Zoey herself, not that

hadn't done it before.

deliver the slap brought

could be more torturous

piped up, "Exactly! Do you have any idea how much Wendy's face is worth? You're just jealous

right? Lettell you, my brother never cared for you.

hand. You're disposable

at Mia

and

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

to follow, but Omar

hand over the evidence to the authorities when

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