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?'

didn't simply treat you well and respect you just because you're a witness. Any kind-hearted girl

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

took a few sips of the hot tea Justin had brought over, her

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

your mother's life. So, if

up and face all of this?" Rachel said. Still teary-eyed, she spoke with unusual clarity, her eyes shining through the

Bella's eyes widened slightly, her heart skipping a

was as if he had anticipated it

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