Sebastian’s eyes blazed with fury. “Why did you do it?”
Abner shrugged, trying to sound nonchalant. “I didn’t really want her dead. I just wanted to scare her so she’d stop interfering with you and causing problems for all of us.”
Sebastian’s voice cracked with anger. “You think scaring her was the answer? You could have killed her! And you think I’d cover for you again if you try something like this?”
Rose interjected sharply, “Come on, Sebastian. Your father is only trying to protect you. Amelia wants to ruin you. Can’t you see that?”
“No!” Sebastian shot back, his voice raw with emotion. “She doesn’t. Amelia is nothing like you think. She’s different. Far better than any of us.”
Sebastian’s gaze locked onto his father. “If you touch a strand of hair on Amelia’s head again, I won’t
