CHARLOTTE
I caught the hand of Bill's sister, Anna. Recalling all the times she had hit me in the past, I slapped both her cheeks and pushed her backward.
Because she was wearing stilettos, she lost her balance and despite her struggle to steady herself, she tumbled backward and landed on her face.
As her shrill voice cried out, I saw Rose who had been staring at us from a distance, run toward her and try to get her up.
Anna kept crying while Rose took her to a corner, away from everyone's view, and consoled her. I sighed and turned to proceed into the hall but I heard someone order, "Stop right there, Charlotte!"
I turned and saw Rose approaching me but she wasn't alone. Two of her brothers were beside her and they all seemed angry. I looked around for any sign of Bill, wondering if
