Exposing My Stepmother
Why, even after being given a second chance and planning every step so carefully, could I still not escape this ending?
I closed my eyes in despair, thinking history was about to repeat itself. Dad’s second whip was already raised high, this time coming straight for my eyes.
It was over.
At that critical moment, the Ethan who had been unconscious in Mary’s arms suddenly stirred and let out a weak sound.
“Don’t… don’t hit Lucy…”
Everyone froze.
Ethan struggled to open his eyes, using all the strength in his little body to cry out in a soft, childish voice.
“It was a man. A man who smelled like perfume pushed me down the stairs!”