Those who do evil eventually face the consequences of their own actions.
To act like a victim afterward was nothing but shameless.
Cold fury flickered across Nevaeh's face, a sneer forming in her eyes. "Noreen got what she deserved. She brought it upon herself."
Maria's face twisted with disbelief. She clearly hadn't expected Nevaeh to refuse so bluntly.
Her anger exploded as she jabbed a finger at Nevaeh, her voice rising. "You ungrateful wretch! If I had known you'd turn out like this, I would've never let that old hag raise you!"
The moment Maria insulted her grandmother again, a sharp fire blazed in Nevaeh's chest.
Without a second thought, she raised her hand and slapped Maria hard across the face. The sharp smack echoed through the room.
As her hand fell back to her side, Nevaeh's voice was calm but icy. "Calling me ungrateful? You should look in a mirror. That word suits you better."
Maria's vision blurred from the sting, her head ringing.
