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Laurel , you need to eat more .
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When my mesher handed over the ring after her passing .
Loned heavily The ring wasnt just a piece of jewelry it carsed the love and memories of nw childhost .
Actually , I dont really care about the ting .
Rosemary cast with a small smile .
But kosom you care about it so much , so I jokingly told Austin that I anted it , and he went ahead and took it all for the sake of appeasing Rosemary Her words pierced my heart .
I never expected Austin to take the one thing that meant everything to me , all for He had helped search for the ring when it was missing , even buying flowers and trying to make me feel better as if he lost at bow I had blamed myself for not keeping the ring close , but now the truth stung Austin had stolen 11 for Rosemary , just because she had mentioned He knew that ring couldnt be replaced .
He gave it to her just because she casually mentioned she liked it .
I was so furious I couldnt even find the words She smirked .
Laurel , if Im guessing right , theres more missing from your family than just this , isnt there ? Her eyes gleamed with a mischievous light as she smiled .
Dont doubt it .
Some of it I took myself .
As for the rest … well , you know how it goes I took a deep breath , forcing myself to stay calm despite the anger building inside me .
Rosemary , I dont care about the other stuff , but this ring this one validerent .
Give it back .
What will you do ? Rosemarys eyes sparkled with a malicious gleam as she looked at me , daring me to make a move , Til report you to the police for stealing it .
I replied quickly .
Rosemary scoffed , her voice dripping with disdain .
Do you really think the police will believe you ? Or me ? Dont forget who you are Not only will the police ignore you , but so will Austin and my mom .
Theyll think youre crazy I used to think Rosemary was just a harmless , jealous girl , the kind who acts all sweet but secretly harbors resentment .
1 cant pin all the blame on her Austin definitely had his men llaws .
But now , seeing her for what she truly was , a venomous snake .
Do you want Austin I snapped .
If you give me the ring back .
Ill break up with him .
Will that be enough for you ? I didnt need a scumbag like him.
Let her have him , they deserved each other .
Hope they stayed miserable together and stopped ruiming other peoples lives Rosemary smiled a smug smile .
Of course not .
Youve already slandered me in the family chat , making everyone think its me who runned things between you and Austin .
Youre cruel , you know ? My voice hardened as I stared Rosemary down .
Youre the one whos ruined everything .
You dont even have boundaries with Austin .
1/2 Chapter to Hen , his statet hom dare you act like his girlfirend ? It shat v whi ( bent down , picking up you want, then fine .
Just ge me the ring bark bure nested into in expression of fear , and my heart skipped .
But when I tumed amound , there was no one behind me ring had fallen from Rosemarys hand and shattered into two pieces .
pirves , my nails digging mto my palms as I stood up .
In that instant .
I slapped Rosemary across the fare .
stumbled back crashing to the floor , her cheek swelling immediately From ourode , Austin a voice rang out , and Rosemary , like a drowning person clinging to a lifeline , rushed to him , tears streaming down her face I stood frozen , my mind whirling I didnt cry , but the tears wouldnt stop falling all I have been so blind , trusting someone who had stolen from me ? Sighing deeply .
I wiped my tears away and washed my face When I walked Rosemary clinging to Austin , trembling as she cried .
Austin , confused and panicked , pulled Rosemary into his arms , his eyes frantic as he asked , Rosemary , what happened ? Why are you crying ? What appened to your face ! me .
I said coldly , my gaze unblinking as I stared at Austin .
Austin froze , his hand momentanly still on Rosemarys shoulder .
His warm expression vanished , replaced by cold , sharp anger .
You what the hell is going on ! I took a slow breath before raising my head , my reddened eyes locking onto Austins .
Is it so easy for you to trample on my feelings Austins eyes narrowed in confusion , but there was still that icy edge to his gaze .
What are you talking about ! You hit Rosemary ! Apologize right now , or Ill never forgive you .
A small , bitter smile curved my lips .
Forgive me ? Do you think I need your forgiveness ! Enough Austin barked Dont push me any further .
You forget your moms still in the hospital .
So now you re threatening met Using my moms health to manipulate me , forcing me to give in every time ? My voice was sharp , every word cutting deeper .
Austins face reddened with rage , his expression seething .
The wedding is for you , not me .
You hit Rosemary .
Im telling you , apologize ? Dont argue with Laurel because of me , Austin , Rosemary begged .
She tearful , looked up at Austin with pleading eyes before turning to me .
Im sorry , I didnt mean to cause okay ? Shes got heart problems .
You know how fragile she is .
any trouble .
Dont let this hurt your Youre right , its my fault .
I walked up to Rosemary , guilt written all over my face .
Then , I raised my hand and slapped her again .
I shouldnt have allowed you to keep poking at me Are you out of your mind Austin bellowed out .
