I sighed.Whatever had joined us together was finally broken, shattered by the one person who was supposed to nurture it.Whatever it was."How interesting," Mother said coldly, watching me. "I expected you to beg. Instead, you look relieved."A cold, venomous laugh escaped me. Mother's eyes widened in shock.I had caught her off guard."What do you have that's worth begging for?" I asked coolly.My question doubled her shock. She took a small step back, as if she could feel the cold in my voice."I gave you an education, a home, a life!" she said sternly, barely holding her temper.I smirked. "Actually, Anthony gave me an education and a home. You gave me life, and you were terrible at it. You're right, Catherine. Without Anthony Helios, you'd be nothing."Her hand flew across my face before I could react.My spineless mother slapped me hard. I rolled with it, the way Aaron had taught me, but it still stung.I turned back to her, my eyes watering from pain. The funny thing was, I nev
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