Ella closed her bedroom door firmly and walked over to the window, her heart heavy with emotion. Tears streamed down her face as she replayed the events of the day in her mind. Typically, Ella was not easily provoked, but since her arrival at Chase's family mansion, tensions had escalated, bringing her anger to the surface.
For the first time in her life, Ella felt the adrenaline coursing through her body as she stood up for herself. It was a profound moment, one that led her to slap Ava, who had taken her kindness for weakness. In a rush of emotions, she pushed Ava out of her room and slammed the door shut behind her.
Initially, Ella had no intention of confronting Ava; her plan was to remain silent and avoid any interaction until Ava departed. However, Ava's relentless taunts soon cros
