16. Cutting Ties

Elven's voice was heard from the stairs and his words were like lightning that struck both Leona and Eliana. They looked as if they were petrified.

They couldn't speak nor move a muscle. It felt like their whole body had gone numb and all that could be heard was their loud breathing and heavy heartbeats. Their faces were pale as if they saw a ghost. His face was stern and there were dark rings under his eyes. His eyes are still red and swollen.

" What the hell are you thinking? Have you hit your stupid head again? "

Eliana was the first to recover from shock. She was shaking with rage and disbelief at her brother’s actions. Her voice was full of anger but when she looked into his eyes she could only see sadness and hurt.

" Are you really that stupid? Does everyone need to tell you again and again before you can understand? No one in your family can live here and that's final! "

Angelique can't really stop herself even when Elven's already present. Her patience has dried up a long time