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 well and respect you just because you're a witness. Any

with tears. "Tragedy brought us together. But please

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

and said sincerely, "Stepping forward means there's no turning back. It means going all out

life. So, if you feel reluctant, or

who gave me the courage to stand up and face all of this?" Rachel said. Still teary-eyed, she spoke with unusual clarity, her eyes

slightly, her heart

as ever. It was

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