"If I go to the Wilson family, I’ll be tortured to death! Instead of that, I’d rather die at home—it’d hurt less."
Stephen, furious, slapped Sheena across the face. "This is all your fault! If you had just agreed to go to the Wilson family and take Jasmin’s punishment, would she even have thoughts of ending her life?"
"Jasmin is your sister! How could you be so cruel? Do you want to see her die?" he continued, seething in rage.
That slap was merciless, leaving a red handprint on Sheena’s face. Yet Amanda only stared at her with resentment and disappointment in her eyes. "If something happens to Jasmin, I won’t live, either. Sheena, if you still refuse to take Jasmin’s punishment at the Wilson family, then don’t call yourself a Brooks anymore. Don’t consider me your mother!"
If Stephen’s words were angry accusations, Amanda’s were blatant threats.
Anger, fear, despair, sorrow—all these emotions swirled inside Sheena. She trembled uncontrollably, feeling as if her heart was being crushed.
At that moment, Travis stepped forward.
He gently touched the red mark on her face, and the tenderness in his eyes almost made Sheena believe things had returned to how they once were.