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Among the barrage of debris, a green soda can found its mark, striking Zayla's forehead with a sickening thud. The impact grazed the wound again, causing fresh blood to mingle with the yellow liquid as it trailed down her pale features, painting a gruesome picture of pain and shame amidst the relentless rainfall.
They all looked at her undignified state collectively, scrutinizing her appearance. After a short moment of quietness, a woman's voice pierced through the crowd with startling sharpness.
"Your dad deserved his fate! Zayla, you aren't any better than him! The Steeles are nothing but scum of the earth!"