Nico came to a sudden halt, and his eyes lifted to meet Cedrick’s piercing gaze from the other side. His face paled slightly, startled by the intimidating look.

“I swear, my sister-in-law-to-be, I wouldn’t dare tamper with the results when so many eyes are upon me!”,

Compelled by a wave of trepidation, he swung the branch once more, this time with even greater force.

Evelyn convulsed in agony, her body trembling at the brink of collapse.

Her doe-like eyes brimmed with tears as she cast a helpless gaze toward Kieran and Treyton, who were seated on the nearby couch.

“Help me, Kieran, Treyton.”

However, Kieran remained cold and impassive, his face devoid of any trace of emotion. He was unperturbed by her desperate plea for help.

Treyton couldn’t bear to see her covered in blood as the brutal strikes echoed in his ears. Hence, he turned away, choosing to ignore the scene.

As Evelyn witnessed the apathy of her two brothers, a chill settled in her heart. A sardonic smile crept onto her pale lips, a bitter reflection of the irony that enveloped the situation.

She would groan in pain occasionally, but she never begged for mercy.

Slap!

As the final whip cracked through the air, the last thick branch in Nico’s hand snapped.

He took a moment to catch his breath, feeling exhausted from the exertion. He turned to look at Gwendolyn and Cedrick and said, “We’re done with the fifty lashes.”

“Great.” Gwendolyn’s voice remained icy, devoid of any inflection.

immaculate makeup were now marred by perspiration. The captivating charm she had exhibited at the homecoming feast had vanished, replaced by a

and forcefully pulled her

Despite teetering on the edge of collapse, her indomitable spirit refused to succumb

to harsh punishment. She knew all too well that this was Gwendolyn’s deliberate attempt to crush her spirit and

embrace and shot Evelyn a sidelong glance. The frigid intensity in her eyes spoke volumes

in the family

you instigated her to

ease the pain coursing through her. Finally,

can you bear to have someone push him down the stairs? He has been supporting you and doting on you all these years. Don’t you feel remorseful?” Gwendolyn

coldness. “What is there to feel guilty about? He should have known the consequences when he gave you the inheritance. I know I’m his beloved daughter, but he loved you more. He was unwilling to make me part of the Harris

was a

slap her.

“Okay.”

rolled up his sleeves and walked over. With a swift

the force of the slap any longer. She crumpled to the

her mouth. The searing pain persisted in her mouth even

William forcefully yanked her back up and forced her to kneel again did she start

by

in the hope of soothing her

presence calmed Gwendolyn

these years and took great pains to cause me trouble. I don’t understand why you hate

either side of the couch. They showed no signs of empathy as they witnessed her being

dinner, I was alone at home weeping in sorrow. When I was young, I saw Dad holding you in his arms while we were out. I wanted to go

had no choice but to pursue my desires myself, even if it meant resorting to

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