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An unsettling feeling

Author: Sapphire
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-20 20:30:23

The voice sent chills down Diane’s spine, and she turned slowly to face her mother-in-law, who was with Harold’s sister, knowing that what was going to come wasn’t going to be pleasant in the least bit.

Her heart was beating in trepidation, and she hoped that Harold was going to defend her by standing up to his mother and sister this time around.

“Oh, my goodness, Harold, honey. What on earth happened to your face?” Mrs. Collins asked in shock.

“Mom, it’s nothing,” Harold replied, sounding faintly embarrassed.

“I know it has something to do with this godforsaken woman that you’ve refused to let go of, not so? You horrid, ugly, good-for-nothing, barren witch! What on earth did you do to my son?” Mrs. Collins spat, advancing on Diane, who shrunk away from her in terror.

“Mom, please stop it. Diane had nothing to do with it.” Harold begged his mother and told her what had happened.

“Oh, so now you're lying to cover up for her, is that it? You think I'm a fool, huh?” Mrs. Collins continue
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