Chapter Two

Amber’s legs wobbled, her balance faltered, and her emotions felt like a chaotic storm, but she refused to turn back and leave without confronting the family that had betrayed her.

She knew it was time to stop avoiding the inevitable. Despite her determination to have nothing to do with this family ever again, she couldn’t escape confronting them forever.

Even though she understood deep down that it might not change anything, she needed closure, a resolution to the torment inside her mind.

Standing in front of her family home, a place she hadn’t visited in three months and had sworn never to return to, she took a deep breath before walking through the gate and towards the front door. Every step felt like a challenge, a battle against the anger and humiliation she carried within.

Inside, her father’s familiar voice greeted her, but the surprise in his expression suggested he wasn’t thrilled to see her so suddenly.

“Amber!” he gasped.

“Hello, Dad,” she replied, her voice devoid of any emotion. Despite the rush of emotions within her, she couldn’t bring herself to be happy seeing her father again. The disappointment she felt toward him was immense; he had failed her when she needed his support the most.

“What are you doing here?” he asked, clearly caught off guard.

laced with bitterness. She had no intention

not that. I just wasn’t expecting you so soon. But you know you’re always welcome here, as long as you don’t cause trouble,” he replied, his words carrying a tinge

Does that mean I can’t voice my grievances?” she shot back,

move past it and move on with your life. There’s nothing you can do to change how things have turned out,” he implored, his words leaving

I didn’t come here to talk to you. The person I have a problem with is inside, and she’s the one who deserves my wrath, not you. Now, get out of my way,” she snapped, pushing past him and storming into the living room where the rest of her family

to diffuse the tension

eyes scanned the room, taking in the sight of her family gathered there, seemingly having a grand time. It struck her then that none of them

she greeted, pointedly leaving out Marlene’s name. Marlene, Kate, and Bob were her stepmother’s biological children, while Amber was the sole child of her late mother. Her stepmother, Mary, had raised her, despite the numerous challenges their relationship

very happy to see you. It’s perfect timing because we’re having a celebration right now, and since you’re

invitation cards scattered on the table. She already knew the answer. The wedding between Kayden and

to Kayden,” her stepmother announced, her words dripping

wrong in what you just said? Were you so desperate to marry that you had to rush into a wedding with your sister’s ex-husband? Are you that

moved on? Are you obsessed?” Marlene retorted, her words slicing through

get over the fact that my sister and ex-husband were sleeping with each other in just three months? And now, all of a sudden, you two are getting

pretending like your marriage with Kayden was a love story, but it never was. You two were in an arranged marriage. He could never bring himself to love you; he fell for me

wedding won’t be a happy occasion for you, but you must let go of your anger. Your sister made a choice, and it’s time for you to accept it and move forward. You can’t keep tormenting yourself over something you can’t change. Besides, you can’t stress your

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255