Chapter 28

Thea had been the object of ridicule for ten years.

Every time she stepped outdoors, her face would be hidden under a veil.She thought she was used to this.

But right now, the crowd's words pierced into her like knives.She kept her head lowered, not daring to meet the onlookers’ gazes...Self-hatred started rising inside her.

"This is it? I wouldn't want her even if you paid me."

"The most beautiful woman in Cansington? The media must've been blind when they said that."

Thea may have been staring at the ground, but she could vividly picture the sneers that were on the crowd's faces.It was too much to bear.

The lump in her throat grew, and a tear fell from her eyes.

Belinda was pleased with Thea's reaction.She lifted Thea's chin, staring at the scabbed-over cuts on her face that were still in the process of healing.

"Such a beautiful face," Belinda said with a laugh.

"What a pity.Haha!"

"W-what are you doing?!"

panic and lowered her head

that moment, she heard

at the floor, watched as a pair of strong arms held onto her.She looked up at James, and all

"You...You hit me?"

at James, her other hand

you know who I am?! I'm Belinda

let Thea go, stretching out an arm

face

apologize,"

grew.Some of them took their phones out and

much that she

tightened his grip

as her finger was

kicked the back of her knee, sending a wave of pain through her as she was made to

as her

was too much for

got flustered at

Frasiers! They're one of The

he turned to look at Thea, his cold

“Sorry."

A slap met

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