Chapter 28-Facing the truth

I gazed at her in amazement. Was she about to say what I thought she was? Just as I was about to open my mouth to urge her to continue, the doors swung open, and lily walked in casually.

She froze when her eyes landed on Harper, who looked back at her with disgust. It was clear that the two despised each other.

“I see you have company. Why is she here?” Harper asked me, her gaze fixed on her.

“Why I’m here is none of your business, you witch. I expect you to respect that,” she shot back at Harper, who appeared furious at her words and forcefully stood up from the table.

“Watch your language. I won’t let you speak to me like that… I am the…” she began but then stopped herself.

“You should have finished that sentence. You are nothing, absolutely nothing. So don’t walk around trying to make an impression as if you’re something special, because believe me, you are nothing,” Lily retorted.

I observed Harper rise to her feet and walk over to Lily while I sat there feeling foolish.

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