Weakly, I had tried to explain, but they had asked me to honor the contract and taken me away.
I discovered Alice had used my name, accepting a hefty bridal gift.
I had tried to discuss it with my boyfriend, who accused me of betrayal and sided with them.
Facing the debt and his menacing presence, I felt helpless as they got me into the car and took me to the mountains.
Only after giving birth did they let me work outside.
Returning, I found our shared house, funded by me, now under Alice Archer's mother's control.
Then I saw Alice driving with my boyfriend in a luxury car.
I had confronted them, pulling their hands apart and demanding answers.
Alice had shown no fear, openly admitting her identity.
She had looked disdainfully at my pancake stand.
"Here's five bucks to support your business," she said, mocking my old appearance.
She had thanked me for giving her such a great boyfriend and a house.
I had collapsed in rage, she had left without a glance.
Remembering the hardships of my past life, I shivered.
They betrayed me, and I would make them pay the price.
They would pay with their lives.
My boyfriend, Sanford Hoffman, lost his patience when he saw me sitting still in the chair.