Chapter 4

Chapter 4 Grace took the slap, her head tilting slightly to the side.

There was no light left in her eyes.

Alice quickly stepped to Carmens side, soothing her.

Mom, Im really fine.

Theres only a million dollars tied to my card.

I was afraid that if I gave her too much, shed keep spending recklessly like before, so I didnt put in much in that account.

Graces throat burned with pain.

She suddenly pulled open the door of the taxi parked nearby.

Please take me to… But her mind was blankno place came to mind.

Through the car window, she watched as the four of them walked into the house together.

The taxi driver glanced at her and sighed.

Are those your family or your enemies? You didnt even say a word, and they just slapped you.

Forget the hundred bucks.

Just get out.

Graces tears, which she had been holding back, finally spilled over.

She wanted to ask the same thingwere they really her family or her enemies? Not far away, Alice clutched Yanceys hand.

A flicker of triumph flashed across her eyes.

her memory? Maybe we

Carmens expression darkened.

Grace filled her

been able to find her way here! She then turned to Yancey and said, Yancey,

Dont let Alice suffer.

experienced enough hardships

her mother, I cant bear to let

Dont worry, Mrs.

Lambert.

Alice for the rest of

had grown up together, but he had

and Alice had gone out together

five years ago, they all learned the truthAlice had shielded Grace and

done nothingshe left her

rotten from

Alice was brought home, Grace bullied her constantly, believing Alice had stolen her place

Yancey defended Alice, Grace

now wasshe

sat alone by the roadside, still wearing her hospital

looked frail and

car pulled up beside

A young womans voice

to be familiar, but she couldnt remember who

least change your clothes before

Sylvester facepalmed,

Just get in.

dont blame people for getting tired

pull the same

why you put Yancey on such

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