Chapter 18 A Crime Not Worth Death

• At that moment, tears welled up in Summer's eyes. She stared blankly at Kennard, her father, recalling the countless times she had endured his harsh words and blows throughout her life, all stemming from those very sentiments. She had dared to hope that today he might show her some mercy, but little did she know how mistaken she was.
• "Why don't you ask her why I cursed at her?" Summer's voice trembled, laced with disappointment, as she fixed her gaze on Kennard, her heart heavy with betrayal.
• Abigail, witnessing the tense exchange, quickly interjected, "Dad, I only asked Summer why she didn't come back with Ferdinand. She hit me out of nowhere!"