The Queen They Buried

The rattan cane snapped against Carmen’s back, the sound crisp and sharp. With the very first strike, her scream was so miserable and blood curdling.

She staggered, unable to stay on her knees, and toppled forward. “It hurts, it hurts so much. Trevor, please, sparen

@me”

Carmen immediately grabbed Trevor’s pant leg, begging for mercy.

‘Is that all you can take?‘ Aubree thought

as she sat on the sofa. Back then, she just knelt there and took the punishment without making a sound.

It wasn’t that Aubree didn’t feel the pain

She

at if she made a sound, they’d only hit her harder.

to the side, watching. Even though he didn’t say a word, anyone could see the look of reluctance and

Aubree glanced at Ronald, who was standi pity on his face.

for her? Back when I was the

thought.

beaten, everyone in the Wilson family just watched like it was some kind

plenty of complaints about her and even suspected she might be… When

was nothing compared to the benefits Aubree could

second strike. Carmen squeezed her eyes shut in despair, bracing herself. Just

Daxton. He’d gotten there

Trevor saw it was Daxton, he didn’t stop. Instead, he brought the cane

Daxton! It hurts, it hurts so much!” Carmen

just a few quick strides, he rushed over

of steps. By the time he steadied himself, Daxton was already cradling Carmen in his arms,

Trevor

the least bit intimidated, his eyes full of contempt. “You want to protect Carmen? Well, I’m just standing up for Aubree. Do you have a problem with

that Trevor

lashes from Trevor, who hadn’t held back at all.

Where were you all those years ago when you didn’t even remember Aubree was your sister? Now

that

flash. “Even if you’ve come back, it doesn’t change a thing. If Carmen doesn’t get the full punishment tonight, I’ll make sure she pays for it tomorrow, the day after, and every day after that. Unless you plan on never leaving her side, I’ll always find a way to

are you refusing