Chapter 18: Campaigning

My mouth went dry, and my heart clenched at the thought of what happened to Liam. Up until now, the capability of my parents continued to make me feel unsettled. They could do anything in just one snap, no hindrance nor hesitation. I expected them to be more reasonable, but with them doing that to the person I loved, I didn't know what I was going to think towards them. They'd stooped so low, why did they have to do that?

I plastered a blank expression, a lump formed in my throat, as thoughts swirled in my head I almost felt dizzy.

"I'm sorry I told you this. I just can't bear hiding such a thing to you," Emma said, looking down at her fidgeting hands.

"Is Liam still in jail?" I asked, my voice almost cracked from the emotions surging in.

"Wait, what are you guys talking about?" Amanda interfered as her brows knitted together in confusion.

"Kourtney's ex." Emma shrugged, her attention was