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A TRAP

Author: Cor T Ney
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ISABELLA'S POV

I stood before the familiar building, my heart beating hard against my chest. It's been years since I last stepped foot into this place I once called home. As I entered the elegant mansion of the Sterlings, a nostalgic feeling washed over me, followed immediately by a sickening feeling.

Nostalgia, because memories of my early childhood came playing. Sickening, because I knew, I remembered that despite growing up here, I was here welcomed. My existence was never acknowledged by the people I call my family.

In the grand living room, they were all gathered. My father sat in his favorite armchair, with my mother perched beside him like the dutiful wife she always pretended to be. Daniel lounged opposite them. Christabella was the only one pacing, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor.

Her head snapped up the moment she saw me. "You..." She stormed towards me.

"What stupid game are you playing, Isabella? Huh?" She stopped inches from me, her voice rising. "Wh
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What a horrid family! Thank goodness Nicholas is there to save her.
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