She turned away from him, her heart racing with frustration and hurt. She knew that nobody had ever believed her not even her family members, but she couldn't believe she had even tried to explain herself to this icebag. Lugard was impossible to reach, a fortress of ice and stone.
"You know what, Mr cold face?" she said, her voice dripping with disdain. "I don't even care if you believe me or not. You can think whatever you want. But know this - I'm telling the truth. And if you can't see that, then you're the one who's blind."
Lisa's eyes stung with tears as she turned away from him, her shoulders shaking with suppressed sobs. She felt a deep pain inside, a wound that Lugard's distrust had opened again.
After saying this, Lisa stood up and strode into the bathroom, slamming the door be
