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A Growing Storm

Susan’s eyes burned with fury as she raised her hand to slap Charlotte, but before it could land, Charlotte gripped her wrist.

“I’m not the same Charlotte of six years ago that you can toy with and go free,” Charlotte said, her voice steady and low.

Her gaze bore into Susan, challenging her to push further.

Suzan’s face twisted in anger as she tried to yank her hand free, but Charlotte’s hold was firm.

“Let go of me,” Suzan hissed, her tone dripping with venom.

“You’re supposed to be my stepsister, but you betrayed me with William. You’re nothing but a slut,” she spat. “If you...