When I return to the mansion, Mia runs towards me with a look of concern. “Alice, where have you been? Aunt Rose-” Her voice trails off as she notices the marks on my chin and neck, her brows furrowing in confusion.

“What happened? Who did this to you?” She enquires, her words laced with worry.

“Mia, I went to meet my boyfriend, and his ex-girlfriend attacked me.” I lie to her.

I wish he was my boyfriend, but unfortunately, he is already in a relationship with ...