only cry silently. After spending several days in the hospital, her heart grew increasingly rest

dward's voice suddenly broke the sile

nt, who had now become Leon's accomplice, and strug

u've been allowed to

r wide eyes narrowed sharply, a gesture that was met

oice. How does it feel, Athena? It must be painful, right?" Crystal continued, taking a small step forward on her long legs. S

tend to be kind to me anymore! Remember, I won't let you keep exploiting my condition like

a. As a good friend, why don't I take over your role as the lady of this house? I'm sure Leon

to expose all of your dirty schemes!" Athena thought again, glaring at the w

room immediately. Remember, her new room! Not her old

Mrs. C

r. She wanted so badly to grab the hair of this two-faced woman who had shown her no grati

. She realized she couldn't rush things, especially since she was truly alone no

, Mrs.

g made her turn her head, but it only made her stomach churn violently. She inadvertently w

stal whispered sweetly but sharply, her hand brushing against the chest of the ma

s strong hands wrapped tightly around Crystal's slim waist. He kiss

crippled woman needs to sign immediately!" he ordered sharp

er husband meant, but she was sure

s murmuring reached Athena's ears, cau

that document, what more will they do to me? I doubt t

red to her with her left hand. She tried to shove Edward, who was

ion, rubbing his face briefly. "Ed, you handle all of my and Cry

ly, intimidating man approached her. Her heartbeat quickened,

asure to meet you again," the man whispered

ce. She turned to study his face but couldn't p

be! Isn'

r room is in the back, near the kitchen. As

gated her to a small storage room near the kitchen while allowing

ith me,

She winced in pain as her wounds were accidentally jos

p walls and musty smell overwhelmed her, and the only furniture was a small, unfit bed. Her bre

called, his gaze fix

ous. Slowly, she stepped back, her mind racing as

doing? I'm certainly willing to help