They gave her expensive clothes, elite education, and a life of privilege, not because they cared for her, but because they needed to ensure she remained an attractive target.
Even Lily had been adopted for the same twisted purpose.
The entire family bullied Lily. And Lily, in turn, bullied Abbey.
The more Abbey thought about it, the more furious she became.
Her fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.
When she turned eighteen, even her fiancé, the man who had been arranged to marry her, often treated her with cold indifference.
He spoke to her with an aloof tone and acted as if she was beneath him.
At first, Abbey couldn't understand it.
But later, she discovered the truth again. In secret, he actually loved Shay.
He treated her coldly yet refused to break off the engagement to keep Shay safe.
The realization only made Abbey feel more disgusted.
