Brian stormed up the last few steps, grabbed my arm and shouted, "Lilian! How could you push Adeline?"
"I didn’t push her!"
I glared at him, forcing each word out through gritted teeth as I said, "She fell on her own!"
My father’s face turned red with anger as he shouted, "Are you still lying? You know Adeline’s health isn’t good. How could you be so cruel?"
My mother’s expression was icy as she stepped forward and shoved me hard. My lower back slammed into the railing. A sharp pain shot through me, making me gasp.
On the floor, Adeline sat up slightly and clung to Brian’s clothes with tears glistening in her eyes.
"Brian, don’t blame Lilian. Maybe I accidentally bumped into her and made her angry. Just … pretend I fell on my own. Don’t make things difficult for my parents."
Adeline’s pitiful act only made Brian’s expression grow darker and darker. He snatched the engagement ring from my hand and hurled it to the floor. It shattered instantly, fragments scattering everywhere.
Then, Brian turned to me as he looked at me with eyes burning with fury.
"Why do you always hurt and put the blame on Adeline? Do you know that intentionally harming someone can land you in prison for years?"