Chapter 35

Kylie couldn't help but laugh at what she heard, though her smile dripped with sarcasm. Without saying another word, she turned to leave. But just as she pivoted, someone shoved her hard in the shoulder. The force of the push caught her completely off guard. She stumbled and slammed into the wall, the back of her head hitting it with a dull thud. She gasped, wincing in pain. An aggressive voice snapped, "Kylie! Have you no shame, hiding here and eavesdropping on Ella and Isaac?" Hearing the commotion, Isaac stood up and pushed Ella aside. The moment he saw Kylie, his brows furrowed tightly. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his tone sharp and unfriendly. Kylie met his gaze. "Rachel asked me to call you in for dinner," she said evenly. Her voice was calm, completely unaffected by the tension in the room. "You were obviously eavesdropping!" Emily snapped, unwilling to back down. Kylie shifted her gaze to Emily. "Eavesdropping? Please. I was standing right here, listening in pla