Chapter 12
A Bad Day (Part 2)
(Ivy’s POV)
I knew what I had done was wrong the moment my hand connected with Lilliana’s cheek.
A surge of anger and pent-up grief had overtaken me, leaving me with no control over my actions.
“Don’t you ever speak ill of my parents again,” I told her fiercely before turning and walking away.
She didn’t try to stop me or say anything else. Maybe she was stunned, caught off guard by my outburst, but I could feel my body trembling as I left her behind.
“Omg! Ivy? Are you alright?” April rushed up to my side, concern etched on her face.
I shook my head, still moving, feeling a strange mix of regret and a rush of adrenaline. It wasn’t right, but part of me felt a twisted satisfaction in standing up for myself.
“I can’t believe you did that!” April whisp
