Chapter 72

I put my hands on the ground, struggling to get up. My legs were soon paralyzed from kneeling for so long that it took me a while to stand up when suddenly Elise kicked me from behind. I fell, and the melted candle wax splattered on the back of my hand, burning hot.

I couldn't help but let go of my hand; the tip fell to the ground, hot wax splattered, and some splashed on Elise.

She jumped, screaming. "Whore! You're doing it on purpose, aren't you?"

"No, I…" I tried to explain when a slap landed on my face; I frowned and backed away to dodge Elise's attack.

"I told you not to talk!" Elise yelled and reached out her hand to pull my hair back and then kicked me forward; I was like a puppet to let her vent. As I was shoved to the ground, my eyes involuntarily flicked to Elise's cell phone, who was calling Brian.

For some reason, my heart throbbed; it felt like a heavy rock was pressing on my heart, making it difficult for me to breathe. It hurts even more when I get wax on my hand or get