Chapter 48 Truth Her lips inched closer to Willows as she teased .
Do you want to know what Kenneth said to me ? Willow gritted her teeth .
What did Kenneth say to you ? He said the Brooker familys son isnt someone I can mess with , but … he would allow It was like a dagger to Willows heart .
Her expression twisted into something evil .
She raised her hand to slap Lauren .
You shameless bitch ! Lauren moved effortlessly , dodging the attack before landing a slap of her own right across Willows face .
Lauren didnt hold back at all She had done hard labor her entire life ; her strength wasnt something a pampered princess like Willow could match .
The slap split Willows lip .
Blood immediately trickled down , sliding off her chin and staining the white dress she had so carefully chosen .
Willows mind went blank .
Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Lauren .
When she finally processed what had happened , a wave of hatred drowned her senses .
She wanted to kill Lauren right then and there .
You bitch ! You actually dared to hit me ! Ill make you pay for this She shrieked before running out of the storage room , screaming .
Alice was leisurely sipping her tea in the living room when Willows piercing cries made her jolt upright .
The next second .
she saw Willow rushing toward her , clutching her face .
Mom , help me ! The way she cried was as if she had suffered the greatest injustice in the world .
Alices heart ached .
She quickly stepped .
forward , catching Willow before she could collapse , her hands shaking as she examined her daughters injuries When Willow removed her hand from her face , the bright red handprint was obvious Willow , what happened ? Alices voice trembled with rage , her eyes already burning with fury .
In her mind , there was no doubt that Lauren was responsible .
Willow sobbed pitifully as she said , Mom , it was Lauren .
I went to call her for lunch out of kindness , but she hit me without saying a word .
What did I do wrong ? Why does she keep targeting me ? Boohoo ..
Alice trembled with anger .
Lauren ! Get out here ! Lauren wasnt surprised .
The moment she slapped Willow , she knew this was coming .
But she didnt regret it .
She stepped out at an unhurried pace , meeting Alices wrath head on .
Ashlyn , how could you hit Willow ? Shes your sister ! Alices words were harsh .
She didnt ask why Lauren hit Willow only how could she do it .
It was clear she didnt care about the reason .
She only cared that Willow got hit .
She was already blaming Lauren without hearing her out .
Lauren smiled , but the smile never reached her eyes .
Madam Alice , arent you going to ask me why I hit her ? Alices breath hitched .
For a moment , she was at a loss for words .
But when she saw Willow crying in her arms , she steeled herself.
It doesnt matter why .
You shouldnt have hit her ! Look at what you did to her face ! Stop being so stubborn .
Apologize to your sister right now .
So thats how it was .
Alice didnt care about right or wrong .
Lauren shouldve known better than to ask .
Alice was willing to let her own daughter take the fall just to protect Willow .
But Lauren refused to back down .
She refused to accept it ..
What if I told you she hit me first and I was only defending myself ? Thats impossible .
Willow has always been a sweet , well behaved girl .
She would never hit you for no reason ! Youve only been back a few days , and youve already turned the house upside down .
I think youre doing this on pur- 1/2 Chapter 48 Truth Finished Alices words came one after another to scold Lauren without hesitation .
But as Lauren stared at her with eyes that grew colder and colder , Alices voice faltered .
Whats wrong Why arent you finishing your sentence ? Laurens fists clenched .
Is it because you dont have the guts to say it ? Or is it because you know youre wrong ? When Alice stayed silent , Lauren sneered .
Fine , if you wont say it , I will .
The daughter you speak of , the one you treasure so much … Well , five years ago , she pushed her so called best friend down the stairs and turned her into a comatose person .
On the very day I came home , framed me for ruining the dress she was supposed to wear at her birthday party , making me a public disgrace in front of all the guests in Hoverdale .
She did it again.
later , setting me up to make it seem like I pushed her down the stairs , just so David would beat me with a belt .
She made sure I had no choice but to cut off my own finger to repay you for giving birth to me .
And even when I was in the hospital , she still wouldnt stop .
She ran straight to Lucas and told him everything Send Gifts