Since I returned, they’ve treated me like a servant, using and abusing me, beating me at the slightest whim, while they enjoyed their comfortable lives.
The sound of a luxury car engine grew louder as it approached.
Walking down the path, the sun blinding me, I instinctively shut my eyes.
Suddenly, the screech of brakes filled the air and before I could react, I was knocked to the ground. Pain shot through my knee instantly.
The driver immediately rolled down the window and began shouting, "Where did this beggar come from? Are you blind? Can't you see such a big car coming? You’re lucky I don’t run you over — even ten lives wouldn't be enough to pay for your mess."
If I were still the proud young lady from the Wonders Family, recognized and elevated, I would have slapped his mouth off and given him a good beating.
But I wasn’t that arrogant young lady anymore. Ever since I was falsely accused of leaking Ceasar's company secrets, I was abandoned by everyone.
As I lay there, shivering, memories of the humiliation and beatings I’d endured over the past five years flooded my mind.
"Well, well, if it isn’t Helena. How did you end up like this?"
The familiar voice made me momentarily dazed.