The ringing in Lina’s ears persisted, distracting her as she stared blankly at the ceiling.

Clutching the sheet tightly, she felt her heart ache, replaying the disturbing events in her mind. Violet had framed her, using a drug-laced handkerchief to incapacitate her.

The realization left her in disbelief and filled her with anger.

Tears welled up in Lina’s eyes, falling silently into the pillow as the weight of the situation overwhelmed her. Sleep eluded her that night.

She received calls from her family and Gia, but she couldn’t bring herself to reveal the truth. Instead, she put on a brave face, assuring them that everything was fine and attributing her absence to exhaustion and a minor cold.

When Lina finally spoke to Gia, her voice trembled with emotions. Unable to contain herself any longer, she confided in her friend, pouring out the painful details of what had happened.

“That’s ridiculous!” Gia was roaring. “Don’t let Violet go!”

Lina forced a smile. How should she “not let her go”? Should she report it to the police?

Frankly, she was scared. After all, it was something shady. If everyone found out, she would be troubled by rumors forever.

However, Lina would feel injustice if she did not.

“Lina, shouldn’t you find out… Who was the man who harassed you?” asked Gia.

“I…” Lina bit her lip. “I don’t know.”

“Then who sent you to the hospital?” asked Gia.

Lina was stunned. ‘That’s right! How did I end up at the hospital? Did someone from the hotel send me?’

However, if the hotel staff had found out that she had been sexually harassed, they would have definitely reported it to the police before sending her to the hospital.

The police never came, and from what the two nurses had said, her “boyfriend” had sent her there.

an epiphany and quickly

the registration card at the bedhead. Apart from her name, the nurse’s name was on it, as well as a

while pointing with the tip of her

Zeke Hamerton!

something heavy

hospital the following day and returned home. It was her routine to spend weekends at home while

closed their store for the day. Dave, her brother, had taken leave from his

like a festive celebration, with Lina being treated like a princess, pampered and cared for by her family. The love and warmth enveloped her, making her feel secure

was evident in their actions. Whenever she faced difficulties or hardships, her first instinct was to seek solace in the embrace of her family.

atmosphere was different. Despite her parents serving her favorite dishes, the usually lively dinner table was filled with an

“What’s… wrong?”

set down her utensils. She couldn’t shake off the feeling that this silence was

asked, “Are you keeping something from me? Is this because

parents exchanged concerned glances, their expressions

won’t eat until you

Lina’s father sighed heavily and turned to her mother. “Let’s tell her… She’ll

even more tense as Lina anxiously waited for her parents to reveal the secret that had cast a shadow over

eyes were red.

“Melissa Jones! You…”

do that to our daughter! I’ve never heard of anything

“You…”

Melissa, but he could not

but become nervous. “What are you

no matter what! We have money, so why can’t

hugged her tightly while Melissa cried like a

the Grists dropped by before you came. They

Lina frowned. “What?”

our supermarket!”

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