CHAPTER 70

ZYLIAH’S POV

It didn’t just resound—it stung, badly.

My eyes watered as I held my burning cheek. Claire was just like my stepsister—Sabrina. “W-why did you do that?”

"You're a leech. An inconvenience I never asked for. You’re taking my spot!”

Tears rolled down. “I...I’m not even taking anything.” God, she was vicious. I hated people like that.

"Not taking anything?" She jabbed a finger at me, her face twisted. “Then why didn’t you say no when Grandma ...