EVANGELINEI went over her words more times than necessary, and each time I did, I was filled with a sense of dread.It was no secret that she hated me, but despite her hatred, she had never wished death upon me until now, She’d called me names, and told me she regretted the moment she picked me from the orphanage, but this… I could only imagine the kind of trouble that was waiting for me.I couldn’t stay here like a sitting duck for her to find me. She’d probably make good on her threats and kill me.I rushed to my feet, ignoring how weak I felt. My limbs shook but I forced them to carry me and changed into the new clothes that the maid had given me. It fit like a glove surprisingly but I didn’t dwell on it. I tied my hair back into a ponytail, grabbed my phone and was prepared to leave only to come face to face with a strange man at the door.I’d seen him once I realized, on my brief trip out of
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