The situation between us got more tense, and people around us began to look at us, like they were watching a new exciting nighttime show. I glanced around, silently telling them to stop staring at us, and the curious onlookers, one by one, turned their faces away after locking eyes with me—the eldest daughter of the Hawthorn family.
I let out a deep sigh and walked towards Taylor. She took a few steps back, seeming reluctant to come closer to me.
I understood my younger cousin's disappointment and chose not to step forward anymore. Even though our relationship was bound by blood, it did not give Taylor the right to behave unfairly towards others in my name.
If she wanted to get revenge on me, it would be much better if she bullied Adrian instead and made him realize all the wrongs he di
