All of a sudden athena fell to the floor, letting out a sharp gasp.
For a moment, I stood confused, staring down at her wide, tear-filled eyes.
"What did you just do, Bella?"
Julius’s voice came from behind me, sharp and accusing. I turned and saw him striding toward us, his face twisted in irritation.
"Bella, why did you push her?"
I let out a laugh, shaking my head. "Oh, here we go again. A perfect little performance.”
His jaw clenched. "Answer me."
"Answer you?" I scoffed, gesturing to Athena, who was now holding her leg as if it had been broken in three places. "Just like before, Julius. You don’t even hesitate. You believe her without hearing a single word from me."
Athena let out a small whimper, her face contorted in pain. "Julius, please," she murmured weakly, reaching fo
