“Wow...” Bella clapped her hands in admiration at the way Eric defended Hazel.

Her envy of Hazel surfaced repeatedly. She felt that the world was very unfair to her, as she was always surrounded by people who made her want to do bad things. Hazel, on the other hand, was not. Everyone around Hazel seemed willing to do anything for her.

Always like that. Never changing, even when everyone thought Zia was dead.

“You defended Zia so bravely, Eric.” Whether it was a compliment or a mockery, she didn't know.

Eric sighed softly and moved the knife away from Bella. He lost his patience when he saw Hazel crying like...