Derek lunged at Alia, trying to force her close, but she stayed rigid, refusing to give him any leverage. He pressed against her, relentlessly, but Alia’s mind raced, searching for a way out.Her eyes landed on a porcelain vase on the coffee table. Timing it perfectly, she swung it with all her strength—smash! The vase hit Derek squarely on the head.“Agh!” he roared, staggering back and clutching his head, groaning in pain.Alia didn’t hesitate. She scrambled to her feet, frantically searching the room for a key. The door was still locked. She crept toward Derek, hoping to find it on his person while he was still dazed.But Derek suddenly grabbed her face. “Let go of me!” she shouted angrily, wrenching free.Before she could react further, a sharp slap landed across her cheek, sending her crashing to the floor. Pain radiated through her jaw and head. She gritted her teeth, her body trembling. Her cheek throbbed, and a warm liquid trickle ran down her mouth—blood.She cried out, both
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