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

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

few sips of

you thought about it?" Bella held her shoulders and said sincerely, "Stepping forward means there's no turning back. It

So, if you feel reluctant, or if it's

up and face all of this?" Rachel said. Still teary-eyed, she spoke with

eyes widened slightly, her heart skipping a

was

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