Chapter 24

"Alice Campbell!" In a daze, I suddenly heard that all-too-familiar voice. I turned to see Bradley rushing toward me, looking furious. It was clear he was enraged at the sight of me with Simon. Without warning, Bradley kicked Simon, who was completely unprepared. Simon fell to the ground with a thud. I immediately pushed Bradley away with force and hurried to help Simon up. Bradley seemed surprised that I would push him and almost lost his balance on the sand. His eyes were wide with shock as he shouted, "Alice, you actually pushed me for him?" Ignoring him, I focused on carefully lifting Simon. "Simon, are you okay? Did you hurt anywhere?" "I'm fine, Serena. Who is he?" "Just a friend," I answered. Bradley heard me telling Simon that he was just a friend, and it instantly enraged him. He stepped forward, trying to continue the confrontation. I glanced at Simon, who had been kicked for no reason, and felt a surge of anger rise within me. Without thinking, I slapped Bradley