LYDIA'S POV.
THAT NIGHT:
I stared at myself in the mirror with mixed feelings, on one hand I couldn't help but admire how stunning I looked in my simple red spaghetti strap gown even after a long night without rest and in the disgusting space. On the other hand, I was furious and saddened just by the thoughts of the Kings from Nathaniel to his mother. For a moment, the memory of Nathaniel's hurt look crossed my mind, after I had spoken out of anger but I didn't feel bad, he needed to hear how I truly felt. I wish I never met them.
Now they want to embarrass me over diamond earrings, which my father got for me on one of the most miserable birthdays I had in my entire life over the last three years. I scoffed, shaking my head in disbelief, Mrs King always had something up her sleeve.
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