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.

and immaculate makeup were now marred by perspiration. The captivating charm she had exhibited at the homecoming feast had

and forcefully pulled

countless wounds. Despite teetering on the edge of collapse,

knew all too well that this was Gwendolyn’s deliberate attempt

away from Cedrick’s embrace and shot Evelyn a sidelong glance. The

status in the family

instigated her to push Dad down the

moment to ease the pain coursing through her.

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

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 family

a heart filled with

Gwendolyn bellowed, “Nico, slap her. Make her

“Okay.”

up his sleeves and walked over. With a swift motion, he raised his hand and

the relentless beatings she had already suffered, Evelyn couldn’t bear the force of the

searing pain persisted in her mouth even after she spat a mouthful of blood

forced her to kneel again did she start to

was still furious by Evelyn’s

her back in the hope of

presence calmed

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

sitting on either side of the couch.

by your dad and brothers from a young age. How would you understand the pains of an illegitimate daughter? While all of you were enjoying New Year’s Eve 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 over and call him ‘Dad,’ but Leif pulled me aside and told me that Marcus

things, but they couldn’t give me what I truly wanted. I had no choice but to pursue my desires myself, even if it meant resorting

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