Chapter 74:

Violet’s POV

Nothing I said could appease Axel.

It was as if the very sight of him reminded him of all the crimes my parents had committed. In the end, I left his presence and returned to my room. When I got in, I threw myself on the bed and cried my eyes out.

My tears washed away the delusion that had blinded me. I realized that I was wrong. I should have never carried my two legs to Axel, asking for things. Not even in this period.

“Oh, Violet…” I whimpered as I buried myself beneath the pillows. I just made matters even worse.

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