Bella did not ask Rachel any questions, not wanting to add any pressure to her.

"I... I just didn't expect that you would treat me... So kindly..." Rachel's eyes were swollen from crying, her voice choked with emotion. "I know... You're doing this because... I'm a witness who can testify against Charles... But... Still... Thank you... For respecting me."

Rachel's tear-streaked face and her jumbled words made Bella and Justin feel suffocated, as if they were being strangled.

lan frowned, trying to calm himself before managing to control his rising anger.

At seventeen, Rachel was already physically and emotionally traumatized, and she might never fully heal from it.

lan thought, 'It's all Charles' fault! If he doesn't go to hell, who will?'

just because you're a witness. Any kind-hearted girl in

embraced the tearful girl in her arms, her own eyes welling up with tears. "Tragedy brought us

crying gradually subsided. She took a few sips of the hot tea Justin had brought over, her emotions gradually

said sincerely, "Stepping forward means there's no

but it will inevitably affect your life and your mother's life. So, if you feel reluctant,

gave me the courage to stand up and face all of this?" Rachel said. Still teary-eyed,

eyes widened slightly,

remained as impassive as ever. It was as if he had anticipated it all

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