Ava’s POV“Mother, why do I have a scar on my face?”“Yes, Mum, it’s so ugly,” my cute little girl said, scrunching her nose as she eyed her brother — who was already at the brink of tears.“Don’t say that about your brother, Juliet,” I said gently, trying to ease the tension.“I’m just saying the truth, Mother.”Jude’s bottom lip trembled, and his small fists clenched by his sides.“See, look what you’ve done,” I said sadly, pulling him into my arms, his small body stiff against mine.“It’s bad enough that outsiders say cruel stuff about us, but family?” I swallowed hard. “We twist the dagger deeper.”“You are to shield your brother from such talks, not anchor them, my dear,” I said, staring at her. “The scar could’ve been on your face, not his.”Juliet looked away. I could sense the guilt rising in her, but her pride kept her silent.Jude pushed away from my embrace, his eyes red and wet. “I hate you, Mother!” he yelled.“I hate that you are my mother! I have this scar because of you
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