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Zara's POV

"Zara" It was so late at night when I heard Fred calling my name.

What is it now? Why can't I breathe in this house? Why do they have to suffocate me like this?

I got up from the bed, with sleepy eyes, and I staggered towards my door.

I managed to open it, and my eyes popped open when I saw Fred holding Bella's hand.

I was so confused, I staggered backwards in disbelief.

"Why the hell did you slap her?" He pointed at Bella's red cheeks.

"Slap her?" I exclaimed, wondering how Bella's cheeks suddenly turned red when they looked fine earlier today.

"I told you she is going to deny it. Let's just go" She held his hand and tried to drag him back.

I couldn't understand the drama that was happening in front of me.

"Wait Bella" he stopped her, dragging her back, and forcing her to stay in one place.

"Apologize to her" he instructed me, speaking to me as though I am a child.

"No, I won't. Because I didn't do anything to her" I stood my ground.

I have had so much maltreatment from my