Chapter 3

Sophia spotted me, too.

She freaked out more than Ethan. Her hands shook so badly that she almost lost her grip on Charlie. "Emma, aren't you supposed to be overseas?"

The next second, the crisp sound of a slap echoed through the entire hall.

Sophia let out a scream, clutching her face, while Charlie burst into tears in her arms.

The hall, which had been buzzing with noise, went dead silent in an instant.

As I was about to slap her again, Ethan grabbed my wrist tightly. "Emma, if you're angry, take it out on me. Don't touch her or…