Meanwhile, Anna, completely unaware of the chaos caused online, was preparing to leave with Kathrine when her phone rang.
"Dad," she said aloud, instantly catching Kathrine's attention.
"Why is he calling you?" Kathrine asked.
Anna shrugged lightly.
Part of her believed it was something serious or else her father wouldn't come to check on her; however, another part said maybe she was overthinking.
However, when she finally answered, her entire body went still.
***
PAK!
The slap echoed through the Bennett house like thunder, leaving everyone standing there frozen on their ground.
"Hugo!" Roseline gasped, rushing forward, but Hugo raised his hand sharply to stop her.
"Don't 'Hugo' me, Roseline. I have my reasons." He warned while his eyes remained fixated on Anna.
Even Kathrine, standing to the side, looked horrified by her father's rage, but then her heart pitied her sister, who had been wrongly treated.
