Before I could even process what had happened, a sharp pain struck my cheek.A loud smack echoed through the empty hall. I was knocked to the floor, completely stunned.I looked at Hunter's hand, still hanging in the air, and the shock surfacing in his eyes.My ears were ringing, and a wave of dizziness hit me instantly.I felt so awful. Even breathing was painful.Hunter's body stiffened as he bent down. After placing the crying, burned Sadie onto the sofa, he immediately turned around.When he saw me sitting miserably on the floor, he took a step forward. His voice softened with helpless compromise."Piper, stop making a scene, okay?""Be good and listen to me. Come apologize to Sadie, and I'll pretend this never happened."Many years ago, in my brothers' house, I was always making mistakes in front of Vivian.I was clumsy and accidentally broke her favorite vase, so I had to apologize.When I embarrassed her at the family dinner, I had to apologize.When I mistakenly wore the dress
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