Chapter 4

The live stream finally switched off, the cameras going dark.

The whole world had just watched the Monroe family and Simon lose their minds. Every second of their cruelty was now public.

Online, people were already raging, calling them out, defending me.

But Ryan, the one who owed me an apology, didn't move. He just stood there.

He frowned, frustration and regret flickering across his face as he lowered his hand. For a split second, his eyes were a storm of emotions, and I actually caught a glimpse of guilt.

Against all sense, a stupid hope stirred in my chest.…