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"No, Angel. You have no idea who Mason is. You think that by being as wicked as he is, you can win him over. But you can't. And I will be sorry when you finally realize that the only person Mason loves is himself."

The words hung heavily in the air. Arabella's heart ached with a mix of sorrow and frustration, knowing that Angel was on a dangerous path, one that could only lead to heartbreak and devastation.

But despite her best efforts, she could not force Angel to see the truth until she was ready to accept it herself.

"You are just jealous, Arabella," Angel said, but her tone lacked confidence. "Because Mason is different with me."

"You do not even believe that yourself," Arabella said before leaving the kitchen.

**

After witnessing the horrifying scene at her house, Arabella decided to go to church. She did not want to stress herself out further by going to the office to work, and she also did not want to stay at home, risking witnessing another scene between Mason and her sister