GRACE Grandfather slapped me straight across my face. The force was so strong that I fell on the ground because of the intensity and, also, I was not ready for it. I could feel blood on my mouth as my lips slit at the side. Everyone in the room looked shocked at what grandfather did? Uncle Jeremy was the one to get over the shock and came to me to help me get up. “FATHER!! Why did you slap her?” “She deserved this. How can she do that to her sister? Look at Sophia, what has happened to that poor child?” Tears threatened to spill but I controlled myself. No, I’m not going to cry in front of someone who doesn’t value me or love me, because my crying will also be an act of sympathy for him. Aunt Alicia quickly came with a first aid box but I refused to put on the ointment. “What did I

