Nico came to a sudden halt, and his eyes lifted to meet Cedrick’s piercing gaze from the other side. His face paled slightly, startled by the intimidating look.

“I swear, my sister-in-law-to-be, I wouldn’t dare tamper with the results when so many eyes are upon me!”,

Compelled by a wave of trepidation, he swung the branch once more, this time with even greater force.

Evelyn convulsed in agony, her body trembling at the brink of collapse.

Her doe-like eyes brimmed with tears as she cast a helpless gaze toward Kieran and Treyton, who were seated on the nearby couch.

“Help me, Kieran, Treyton.”

However, Kieran remained cold and impassive, his face devoid of any trace of emotion. He was unperturbed by her desperate plea for help.

Treyton couldn’t bear to see her covered in blood as the brutal strikes echoed in his ears. Hence, he turned away, choosing to ignore the scene.

As Evelyn witnessed the apathy of her two brothers, a chill settled in her heart. A sardonic smile crept onto her pale lips, a bitter reflection of the irony that enveloped the situation.

She would groan in pain occasionally, but she never begged for mercy.

Slap!

As the final whip cracked through the air, the last thick branch in Nico’s hand snapped.

He took a moment to catch his breath, feeling exhausted from the exertion. He turned to look at Gwendolyn and Cedrick and said, “We’re done with the fifty lashes.”

“Great.” Gwendolyn’s voice remained icy, devoid of any inflection.

hair and immaculate makeup were now marred by perspiration. The captivating charm she had exhibited at the homecoming feast had vanished, replaced

pulled her up, making

Despite teetering on the edge of collapse, her indomitable spirit refused to succumb

She knew all too well

from Cedrick’s embrace and shot Evelyn a sidelong glance. The

status in the family was

asked, “Lorelai said you instigated her to push Dad down the stairs.

a moment to ease the pain coursing through her. Finally,

stairs? He has been supporting you

pained expression. Despite the agony she was experiencing, her voice carried a chilling coldness. “What is there to feel guilty about? He should have known the consequences when he gave you the inheritance. I know I’m his beloved daughter, but he

beneath Evelyn’s exquisite facade was a

“Nico, slap

“Okay.”

walked over. With a swift motion, he raised his

had already suffered, Evelyn couldn’t bear the force of the slap any longer. She crumpled to the

against the damaged lining of her mouth. The searing pain persisted in her mouth even after she spat a mouthful of

and forced her to kneel again did she start to regain some novelxo.com fast updatesemblance

was still furious by

quickly patted her back in the hope of soothing her

his presence calmed Gwendolyn

these years and took great

who were sitting on either side of the couch. They showed no signs of empathy as

understand the pains of an illegitimate daughter? While all of you were enjoying New Year’s Eve dinner, I was alone at home weeping in sorrow. When I was young, I saw

my brother did give me many things, but they couldn’t give me what I truly wanted. I had no choice but to pursue my desires myself, even if it meant resorting

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