“What do you mean Adrian gave that car to Deviana?!”

Leviana’s voice thundered through the family living room that night. She stood trembling, her eyes glaring sharply at her mother who sat calmly on the sofa.

“Calm down, Leviana,” her mother tried to soothe her. “You’re shouting as if the world is ending.”

“It already has for me!” Leviana slammed her purse onto the table. “A luxury car, a grand party… everyone’s talking about Deviana now. As if she’s the most precious woman worth worshiping!”

Her mother sighed. “Adrian has the right to choose. You can’t force—”

“Be quiet, Mom!” Leviana snapped, her eyes brimming with tears. “I won’t stay...