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 kind-hearted girl in this world deserves to be

"Tragedy brought us together.

gradually subsided. She took a few sips of

her shoulders and said sincerely, "Stepping forward means there's no turning back. It means going all out against the Iverson family. Justin and I

will inevitably affect your life and your mother's life. So, if you

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

slightly,

as impassive as ever. It was as if he had

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