Without warning, a sharp slap landed hard across Israel's face.

Smack!

Joshua hadn't even seemed to use much force, yet Israel went sprawling to the floor, landing awkwardly at Stella's feet.

With feigned surprise, Joshua remarked, "Weren't you about to teach Star a lesson, Israel? Why the sudden show of respect? Are you feeling guilty about your late mother and decided to kneel in her memory first?"

Jonathan and Coleman's faces stayed stony, neither saying a word.

Why did Israel never seem to learn his lesson?

every time he tried to lay a hand on Stella, it ended badly

Skyler had recounted the incident with an oil tycoon flashing a gun, he couldn't

Israel out of his rage, if only a

and helped him up. "Israel, you're exhausted. Go get some rest.

side of Israel's face swollen and red, but no one said a word against Stella. They all knew that if they dared speak, Stella would have plenty to say in return.

alone would help him regain his senses. Skyler spoke up

he'd lost control. Shooting Stella a cold, resentful look, he turned and left without another

Keen come here with you? Aurora woke up for a little while earlier-when she heard Keen

has

cozy family moments. The Williams family might not be monsters, but who could say what might happen to a small child in this mess So Stella had called Haynes in the middle of the night and asked him to

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