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Chapter 14: After the Fall

Author: Olivia GW
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-08 14:00:45
Cassandra’s POV

“Cassandra!” Jordyn called out. He rushed to my side and knelt beside me. This surprised me. I thought for sure he’d go to Ellie first. “What happened? Are you okay?”

No. Not really. My body hurt in places I didn’t even know could hurt. But before I could reply…

“Arghhhhh.” Ellie moaned loudly.

His gaze turned from me to Ellie and he quickly stood up and went to her.

We had both screamed as we fell down the stairs. Luckily, though, most of the guests had already left. So it was only a small group that assembled in the foyer at the foot of the stairs.

Stanley came down the stairs, and Velma rushed in alongside her sister, Victoria, Jordyn’s aunt.

The shock of the fall had worn off, and I was able to sit up. In my peripheral vision, I saw Jordyn help Ellie up to a sitting position.

“Ladies,” Velma gasped. “How did this happen?”

“Can you stand?” Jordyn asked. She had her arm around his shoulder for support.

“Ow. No. Stop. I can’t. It hurts too much,” Ellie whined.

“Oh hone
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She is so pathetic, doesn’t fight back. No wonder Jordyn won’t like her.
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