I saw my father and stepmother exchange a nervous glance, but I wasn't interested in their drama. I tried to shake them off, but they held tight.
"Let go of me!" I yelled, struggling to break free.
"Clara, my dear! Clara, my child!" my father and stepmother exclaimed in unison, their grip on my arms tightening as I struggled to break free.
Suddenly, a foot connected with my legs, sending me stumbling. I tried to regain my balance, but a push from behind sent me crashing to the ground. My stomach throbbed in agony as I cried out.
The wind was knocked out of me, and my vision blurred. Through tears of pain, I saw a satisfied smile spreading across my step-sister's face, while my stepmother's expression feigned concern.
As I struggled to stand, a warm sensation trickled down in between my legs. I looked down, horrified, as a pool of blood formed on the floor.
"My baby!!!"
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