Sean raised his voice. "Ophelia! Mom died because of you, and now you're even cursing Lexi to die? You're heartless. How could you be this vicious?"He usually seemed calm, but the moment Alexia was involved, all restraint vanished. He'd hit me with full force. For a moment, the world went dark, and I reeled, barely able to stay upright.The taste of blood filled my mouth. I swallowed hard, forcing it down, until my vision slowly cleared again.Lexi.Ophelia.Her name was always said with warmth.Mine was spoken flat, without feeling.Why was I even struggling?I let out a bitter laugh and watched Alexia run toward me, tears streaming down her face."Sean, don't hit her," she said, feigning concern as she brushed a hand across my cheek. "Does it hurt? Ophie, I never meant to come between you and Marcus. If you don't want him to go with me, he won't. Don't get mad…"She spoke sweetly, but her hand pressed hard against my swollen cheek, her eyes shining with clear satisfaction.
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