“My grandmother lived with honesty and dignity. I won’t let you smear her name like this.”
Angelo’s eyebrows furrowed and he stayed quiet. Slowly, he reached out to take the ruler back. However, Maria grabbed the ruler before he could and without a second thought, she slapped me across the face.
I felt the sting of blood in my mouth right away. My lips burst open and I tasted metal as pain shot through my jaw. Cold sweat broke out on my forehead.
Before I could even stand straight, the second hit came.
Then, she raised the ruler again for a third time.
However, Angelo finally stepped in and grabbed her wrist.
“Maria, what are you doing?” he shouted.
Maria’s eyes were full of jealousy and anger as she spoke with hatred.
“Angelo, this bitch killed my entire family! She’s so good with words, so you really believe that her grandmother didn’t make this cursed doll?”
“Fine! I see it now. You still have feelings for her. If that’s the case, I’ll end this pregnancy and become a nun again. I’ll leave this world and go pray for the rest of my life!”
She turned around dramatically and acted like she was going to leave.