Chapter 42 Driving Me Crazy

Kaia did not hold back with that slap. Growing up, she had done her share of hard labor. Her strength was nothing a pampered brat like Wendy could match. In fact, the slap split the corner of Wendy's mouth. Blood welled up instantly, trailing down her chin and staining the pristine white dress she had so carefully chosen. Wendy's mind went blank, and she stared at Kaia in disbelief. When the pain finally registered, a wave of seething hatred crashed over her, so intense she could hardly breathe. She wanted to tear Kaia apart. "You bitch! How dare you hit me! I swear you will pay for this!" she screamed before bolting out of the storage room. Amethyst was sipping tea leisurely in the living room when Wendy's blood-curdling scream sent her flying to her feet. The next second, she saw Wendy, clutching her face, running toward her, wailing, "Mom!" She sounded so helpless. For the unaware, it was as if she had been badly hurt.      Amethyst immediately rushed over and caugh