29 PAINS AND SHOCK

ARIEL’S POV

“What are these children doing in my house?” Mason snarled, stepping closer to me.

“This is my house.” I raised an eyebrow. “Last time I checked, Andre and I were the ones living here before you came along.”

“But he is my brother, and you’re just a stranger!” Mason focused his gaze on the little children, giving all of them a death stare. “Now all of you should get the hell out of here!”

“What did you just say?” I threw him an unfriendly look.

“Don’t pretend like you didn’t hear me.”

“Oh, I did.” I crossed my arms. “But I just wanted you to repeat that nonsense.”

Mason chuckled. “You’re talking as if you can do something about it.”

“We’ll see about that.” I generated a fake smile.

“What are you going to do? Beat me up.” He mocked. “Come on, Ariel, you know I have the upper hand. You don’t want to mess with me.” He curled his lips into a sardonic smile.

I fell silent, glaring at him. I knew exactly what he meant. He kept threatening me with my children. I felt an urge to choke him to death right now. To strangle him, stab him with a knife, or blow his brains out. There were so many ways to end his miserable life, but he was lucky that I wasn’t as heartless as he was.

“Look, why do you have to be so cruel? I already agreed to your plan, right? Why are you being so mean to these children? They have no parents, nowhere to call home.”

“Does this place look like an orphanage to you?” He gestured around the living room. “So, I

think it’s best you get these filthy thing out of the house!”

tits words filled me with anger. “How dare you call them filthy? That’s so rudo!” I snarled.

“But it’s the truth.” Mason quickly grabbed Josh’s arm. “Take a look at this kid, Can’t you see how dirty he is? And he stinks, by the way.”

of me. You’re hurting

think you can just come into our

he pushed the little kid outside. I continued to glare at him. He locked the door

owner of the house?” Chloe asked me, looking at Mason. Everyone in the living room was staring at him, and

spoke volumes, conveying things only I could understand. Going against him

down on Chloe. “Why are

know, but I can

Chloe and slapped her immediately. “Get the hell out of here!” He dragged her and threw her out of the

they all exited the house, just as he wanted. I felt sorry for them, but I was glad they had

ineal.

the door, intending to discuss it with the children and come back later, probably when Mason was not around. But the scumbag

JO PAINS AND SHOCK

asked. I turned around, my glare intensifying. My rage had

“I just need to let you know that I’m not your slave, okay?

me, you’re

my kids, right?” I looked him dead in the eyes; he didn’t give

one on my face right now. He was taking

can kill you as well. I can

Π

case,

when I fixed my gaze on him again after some moments, he slapped me for the second time. It was painful, but not painful enough for

I could barely breathe. I tried to tug his hands off my neck, but

And when I felt like I was about

face, I was breathing heavily, and then he pushed me away.

the couch.

act smart with me next time; you’re going to get it.” Mason marched upstairs while I was still

should have just killed me; I think I would be

LUKE’S POV

is a favor 1’m asking from you,” my grandfather said as

I should follow my heart and keep my relationship with Harriet, This moment was really painful; it was so sad. And

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