I pushed Nate aside and stepped closer to Ruby before slapping her without hesitation. I heard her gasp loudly as Nate pulled me back, as if trying to prevent me from doing more to Ruby.
I really hate when someone brings my mother into the conversation. Not because I can't stand hearing someone badmouthing her, but because I don't want to hear about her at all.
“You b***h!” Her anger flared even more. “You dare slap me? You have no manners—”
“Yes, I have no manners, and you’re just a scandalous mess! You’re right, we’re nothing alike, but look at you! Look at which one of us feels threatened, Ruby! Take a good look!” I shouted, feeling like I was going to lose my voice after this.
I will never let myself be oppressed by her again, someone like her, the niece of Ronaldo, the person who
