“You filthy w***e! If you’ve got the guts, stay in there forever! Step out, and I’ll break your damn legs!”
Joseph’s voice was ice-cold. His face twisted with rage, every word dripping with venom.
“If you have the guts, then come kill me right now!” Kayla glared back, her eyes glistening with unshed tears that made her defiance look even more fragile—and somehow heartbreaking.
Lily couldn’t stand it anymore. She shot to her feet, eyes blazing.
“Why don’t you pick on me instead, huh? Let’s see who ends up crippled!”
Joseph sneered but didn’t talk back. He just shot Kayla a dark, vengeful look before dropping back into his seat, hatred simmering behind his silence.
Sheree tugged at Kayla’s sleeve, trying to diffuse the tension.
“Enough. Don’t push him any further.”
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