Chapter 3

How pathetic! William always claimed he hated liars, yet for Ella's sake, he bent the truth over and over again.

I didn't understand what made her so special that he'd abandon his principles, but I was too exhausted to care.

But honestly, I didn't even care anymore. I was just exhausted.

I didn't want to argue with them anymore—I just wanted to leave.

William seized my arm and forced me into the back area.

He looked at me, totally fed up. "Sophie, stop making a scene."

I just stared at him without a word.

William assumed I'd admit fault like…