Riley’s pov
“What is going on here?” I asked, my voice trembling, tears threatening to spill as I stared at Lisa in shock. My mind refused to process what was happening.
I could feel my legs giving way as mocking laughter echoed through the room. My mind went blank. I couldn’t hear the music anymore or focus on anything. It felt like all eyes were on me, judging, mocking.
“What did you think? That I would betray Claire for you?” Lisa's voice resounded in my head. “Who exactly do you think you are? Oh, let me remind you: a poor, dirty, charity case. A pauper. That’s what you are, and that’s what you’ll always be.” Her cruel words cut through my chest like a knife.
She seemed like a completely different person. I couldn’t believe this was the same Lisa I’d spoken to earlier. How could sh
