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Chapter 5:
Joyce's voice was the epitof consideration.
“Alexander, | know you care for me, but this is a matter for our family. Calling the police could lead to my sister's
arrest and tarnish the Harper family’s reputation. That's the last thing | desire. Perhaps it’s best if we...”
She trailed off, her head bowing slightly, her delicate pose belying the cunning glimmer in her gaze.
“Perhaps it’s best if we just let this go.” Her suggestion stirred Caiden and caused Alexander's brow to furrow in
contemplation.
His cold eyes bore into Daniela as he spoke with chilling authority.
“We can’t just let this go! Apologize now! Kneel and beg for forgiveness!”
Despite the sharp agony emanating from her cracked rib, Daniela stood her ground, her spine rigid, unwilling to
show any sign of defeat.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn that harrowing moment, a cruel truth crystallized in her mind: her anguish was merely amusement to
someone who held no love for her.
“I've already told you, I did nothing wrong! | am innocent, and | refuse to kneel or apologize!”
She had just finished speaking when Caiden closed the distance between them and delivered another harsh slap
to her face.
Reeling from the blow, Daniela, already fragile, teetered dangerously, her form shaking like a leaf in a tempest.
Before she could regain her footing, a brutal kick struck her in the back.
With a resonant “thud,” she collapsed onto her knees.
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The sound of her kneecaps crashing against the hard floor reverberated around the room, sending a jolt of
excruciating pain that surged from her knees to her chest.
She braced herself with her palms against the floor. Blood started to ooze through the bandages wrapped around
her chest, turning them a stark, vivid red.
At the doorway, the nurse could no longer stand to watch the scene unfold.
She rushed over to aid Daniela, then turned to Alexander with a look of stern condemnation.
“I've seen the reports.
You're Daniela’s husband, aren't you? Once you're married, you're supposed to protect each other. How can you
treat her with such cruelty? She's seriously hurt, and without proper care, this injury could haunt her for the rest
of her life.”
“I'd never accept someone so vicious as my wife.” Alexander threw a frosty, scornful look at Daniela, who lay
crumpled on the floor. His gaze was icy, seeing her as nothing more than a mere fleck of dust on his shoe.
“Daniela, today’s incident cannot simply be ignored. Joyce may be forgiving, but your actions were severe, and
you need to face the consequences.
You will kneel here until you acknowledge your mistake!”
He then addressed Caiden.
“Mr. Harper, you surely see the need for this, don’t you?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWith a sharp nod, Caiden agreed, “Absolutely, she needs to reflect deeply. I'm all for it.”
At that moment, a doctor summoned the family members, and the room quickly emptied, leaving behind only
Daniela and Joyce.
Perched haughtily on the hospital bed, Joyce looked down at Daniela, who was still kneeling, her hands quivering
as she supported herself. A derisive smirk played on Joyce's lips.
“Daniela, does it even matter that you're Dad's biological child? Look at yourself, kneeling before me. | like
Alexander, and if he’s not mine, he sure as hell won't be yours!”
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