Chapter 4

That evening, under the guise of apologizing to Olivia, I prepared a feast.

But as I carried a scalding pot of soup from the kitchen, a foot shot out and tripped me.

I threw the pot away, saving myself from a scalding, but my body met the hard floor with a heavy thud.

Crash!

A blinding spike of agony shot from the point of impact.

Olivia emerged with Shannon, sauntering over without a hint of urgency.

Shannon burst into laughter, jumping up and down with glee. "Look at the ugly woman, flat on her back like a turtle!"

Olivia feigned…