Reborn: I Refuse to Bear My Stepbrother's Pain
My own cheek instantly burned with pain, and I reflexively let go of his collar.
He jeered, "You'll never escape me, Isaac. Get on your knees and apologize. Say you're a worthless mutt. Maybe then I'll let you off."
I clenched my fists tightly.
I couldn't die here. The first national college entrance examination would be held the very next day. It was my only chance.
My maternal grandparents had been falsely accused, and they were still waiting for me to clear their names. I had to get back to the city.
Lowering my head to hide the reluctance in my eyes, I dropped to my knees before Derek. My legs, which had stood straight and proud my entire life, buckled with a thud.