An Illusion of Love
Hearing the sarcasm in my voice, he scolded, "Ophelia, Emma was just trying to help, and now she's sprained her ankle because of it.
"Instead of being grateful, you're acting all bitter and petty. Do you have no manners? How could someone as kind and understanding as Layla have raised a daughter like you?"
I raised my hand and slapped him hard across the face. "You have no right to mention my mother!"
Getting slapped in front of so many people undoubtedly crushed his pride. He glared at me with fury written all over his face.
"Ophelia Sinclair! If you don't kneel and apologize to me today, our wedding is off!"