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.

he feels sorry for her? Back when

thought.

beaten, everyone in the Wilson family just watched like it

by his side. Even though Ronald now had plenty of complaints about her and even suspected

heartache was nothing compared to the benefits Aubree could

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

was Daxton. He’d gotten there

a small smile. But when Trevor saw it was Daxton, he didn’t stop. Instead, he brought the cane down even

Daxton! It hurts, it hurts

a few quick strides, he rushed over and shoved Trevor

time he steadied himself, Daxton was already cradling Carmen in his arms, his face

shot Trevor a furious

huh?” Trevor wasn’t 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

that Trevor would even consider listening to were Bryan

two hard lashes from Trevor, who hadn’t held back at all. The pain was so intense that Carmen was still

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

that I don’t need them, suddenly they want to act like

the full punishment tonight, I’ll make sure she pays for it tomorrow, the day after,

are you refusing