Chapter24: Confronting Darkness

Maya A deathly silence hung between us. The twins stared at me, their gaze unwavering, refusing to utter a single word. Yet, strangely, I didn't cower in the face of their silence. No, their silence… it fueled an inferno within.  For the first time in my life, I didn't feel an ounce of fear towards them. Instead, I was consumed by rage, hurt, and an overwhelming sense of fury. I couldn't stand the sight of their faces; they disgusted me. "Disgusting..." I seethed, unable to contain the torrent of emotions that streamed down my cheeks in the form of tears, "Fucking disgusting! You both hate your Dad for his actions, yet you're no fucking different! Monsters, even worse than that! How could you do this to me?!" Maximus's jaw clenched while Leonardo crushed his cigarette in his hand. I didn't understand their restraint, nor did I care to. It simply didn't matter. When neither of them responded, I seized Maximus by the collar, pulling him close without fear of his hardened stare. I locked