I looked down at my already stained gown, and the staff who had entered after they heard my screams.

They all watched me and murmured within themselves, no one wanted to come in and defend me because they feared for their jobs. Cassian wasn't home either. Should I keep waiting for a savior, or should I save myself now?

This humiliation and constant bullying will only last as long as I allow it. I hit my hand on the table so hard that even the bully was startled

“Apologize”

I said calmly, my head still bowed down.

“Are you talking to me?”

Beatrice asked turning around. The whole room became...