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?'

you're a witness. Any kind-hearted girl in this world

eyes welling up with tears. "Tragedy brought us together. But please believe me, I will never

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

her shoulders and said sincerely, "Stepping forward means there's no turning back. It means

life. So, if you feel reluctant, or if it's just an impulsive

Rachel said. Still

widened slightly, her

It was

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