You're Not Hurting Me This Time
The lively woman she once was had vanished.
I couldn't help but marvel at how cruel circumstances could transform a person.
Still, even in her misery, she straightened herself and lifted her chin as she walked toward me.
"Victoria, long time no see," Ember said.
I only gave a slight nod in response.
But that small gesture seemed to break something in her. Her expression twisted, and she snapped. "Seeing me like this must make you very happy, doesn't it?
"But don't forget that you were always losing to me! Harry went against you again and again because of me. He even hit you!