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Amber scoffed, disbelief and irritation mingling in her voice. She couldn’t fathom the audacity of her stepmother to show up at her doorstep and demand explanations. She recalled having made it clear that she had cut ties with Mary and wanted nothing to do with her, so the fact that Mary would come all the

way here and go as far as demanding an explanation from her, for no apparent reason, made her blood boil.

She would take a deep breath, reminding herself to remain calm and composed, even in the face of Mary’s frustrating presence. She couldn’t afford to let this witch make her angrier than she already

was.

t exactly do I need to explain, mother?” Amber questioned, her voice calculated and controlled.

“As far as I’m concerned, I haven’t done anything that warrants an explanation. And even if I did,

you would be the last person to demand one from me.”

Mary scoffed bitterly, crossing her arms defiantly across her chest. “Well, look at you, Amber,” Mary

retorted, her tone dripping with resentment. “Married to a wealthy man, experiencing a taste of

success, and suddenly you think you’re invincible. Instead of living peacefully, you’ve chosen to use

your husband’s influence for all the wrong reasons. You just couldn’t hide your bitterness, could

you?”

Amber furrowed her brows in confusion, trying to make sense of Mary’s nonsensical words. She refused

to let her stepmother’s attempt to belittle her get under her skin. Ignoring Mary’s jabs, she pressed

forward, determined to get to the bottom of why Mary had come to see her.

“Cut the condescending act, mother,” Amber replied, her voice firm. “Tell me exactly why you’re here,

escort you

instead of talking down to me. If you can’t get straight to the point, I’ll have security?

out. So, start talking.”

Mary let out a frustrated sigh, feeling her anger rise, coupled with her recent encounter with Marlene. Despite her frustration, she understood the importance of keeping her cool, especially since she

knew that she was in no place to make any sort of demands or demand respect from Amber. She took

moment to compose herself before speaking.

“I know you think you’re on top of the world now that you’re married to a Romero, but even at that,

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Amber scoffed, disbelief and irritation mingling in her voice. She couldn’t fathom the audacity of her stepmother to show up at her doorstep and demand explanations. She recalled having made it clear that she had cut ties with Mary and wanted nothing to do with her, so the fact that Mary would come all the way here and go as far as demanding an explanation from her, for no apparent reason, made her

blood boil.

She would take a deep breath, reminding herself to remain calm and composed, even in the face of Mary’s frustrating presence. She couldn’t

to let this witch make her angrier than she already

was.

“What exactly do I need to explain, mother?” Amber questioned, her voice calculated and controlled. “As far as I’m concerned, I haven’t done anything that warrants an explanation. And even if I did, you would be the last person to demand one from me.”

Mary scoffed bitterly, crossing her arms defiantly across her chest. “Well, look at you, Amber,” Mary retorted, her tone dripping with resentment. “Married to a wealthy man, experiencing a taste of success, and suddenly you think you’re invincible. Instead of living peacefully, you’ve chosen to use your husband’s influence for all the wrong reasons. You just couldn’t hide your bitterness, could

you?”

in confusion, trying to make sense of Mary’s nonsensical words. She refused to let her stepmother’s attempt to belittle her get under her skin. Ignoring Mary’s jabs, she pressed forward, determined to get to the bottom

replied, her voice firm. “Tell me exactly why you’re here, instead of talking down to me. If you

start talking.”

rise, coupled with her recent encounter with Marlene. Despite her frustration, she understood the importance of keeping her cool, especially since she knew that she was in no place to make any sort of demands or demand

think you’re on top of the world now that

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to ruin the life of the man that made you who you

and accusation. “How ungrateful can you be to put your own

there to

her tone laced with both amusement and annoyance. “You do realize it’s a bold accusation,

even consider that I’d be capable of

face tightening with irritation. “Don’t

betrayal. “I’m certain that you’re the reason why your father is in jail. You need to own up

ignorant.”

exasperation any longer. She rolled her eyes, a mixture of frustration

know what, Mother, save your breath. Your accusations are loud

unnecessary,” she scoffed. “Yes, I am responsible for keeping my father in jail,

deserves to serve time for his crimes.

about it, hire a lawyer and fight

head in disbelief, her eyes darkening

resentment and anger towards her father, who, as much as she hated to admit it, had always

more for Amber than his other children

hate me because I am Marlene’s biological mother and not yours, and

both equally” Mary began, her voice quivering with emotion. “But nothing justifies your hatred towards your father. I always knew you were selfish and vindictive, but

point where you would send your own father to jail simply

take your side.”

unable to contain her disbelief. “Do you hear yourself,

crazy,” she retorted, her voice sharp with a

husband, just do it. Cut the dramatics and come straight to the point. And maybe, just

gasp. She couldn’t believe the audacity and lack of empathy emanating from the useless brat in front of

lips trembled with anger, her legs twitching with

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evident in ner

simply rolled ner eyes at mayeed to get down on your knees and beg for it. Beg

my help, then

laced with stubborn defiance. “And even then,

my father out of jail,

no,rance.”

brows furrowing as she wrestled with

impatience

that she had better things to do than deal with

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voice firm

don’t come

leave and head upstairs, Mary’s voice suddenly called

in her tone. “Let’s make a deal!”

playing

questioned, her voice dripping with

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