Chapter 16: Cruelty

Freda

I couldn't get past the anger that was on his face. Diane hurried to his side, her hands were all over him. He was being pampered but he wasn't ready for that when his glare was fixated on me. I fiddled with my hands looking for an escape that may include a basement or a secret hideout that might keep me safe for the rest of my life. The pain in my chest became worse as I struggled to breathe, I could feel madam Katie at my side, trying to stop me from making eye contact with Alfred. I couldn't help it. It felt like I was drawn to him just by locking myself in his gaze. I wasn't giving to her nonsense, she dragged me on my knees to kneel before Alfred. My knees were scarred by my own injury as I screamed. I could feel the warm fluid trickling down my knees.

Alfred looked at Diane with anger. "Go in there and move your things out of my house. Do not ever come back here." She was shocked. She opened her mouth but no words came out.

"You all are filthy and mean, utterly useless!" I