Pain shot through my scalp, but I gritted my teeth and clawed her hand away. She sneered and tore at my clothes, exposing me. “Red underwear? Really? On Sissy’s death anniversary? You must be mocking her on purpose! From now on, you’ll wear black and mourn for her properly!”
The sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the hallway and fear rooted me in place.
Xaviera yanked the curtains down and hurled them at me. “You’re only fit to wear this today!”
When I dodged and refused to comply, she kicked the door wide open, exposing everything inside. “Everyone, come and see! Heidi’s being punished for poisoning small animals. She’ll mourn here for seven days and seven nights!”
Countless curious eyes turned toward us. My hands trembled as I hastily pulled the curtain over my body.
Xaviera only sneered. “Bitch! Didn’t you say you wouldn’t wear it just now? Do you realize your mistake now? If you admit you were wrong, bow three times to Sissy.”
Bow to a mouse? Impossible. Humiliation burned through me and my voice quivered. “You barged in and wrecked my lab, how is that my fault?”
Xaviera rolled her eyes with scorn. “Why don’t you just claim the whole building is yours?”