Reina's face contorted with rage, her eyes blazing fiercely. Momentarily, she raised her hand, and I thought she would strike me again. But instead, she let out a cold, mirthless laugh. "You have no idea what I'm capable of," she hissed, her voice dripping with malice.

A slap landed on my face, followed by a forceful push that sent me stumbling backward… Just when I least expected… I didn't see this coming… I didn't see it coming. I struggled to regain my balance, my eyes fixed on Reina's sneering face, and a drop of tears came out from my eyes.

"Looks like you'll be staying here longer," she taunted, her...