Chapter 10

Virginia, a former weightlifting champion, was built like a linebacker and weighed well over 200 pounds. The moment Madison opened her mouth, Virginia slapped her so hard, her cheek flushed crimson and swelled instantly. My dad and Kevin heard the commotion and came out, both wearing matching scowls as they stared her down. Madison didn't recognize them, so she didn't flinch. She stood her ground, eyes blazing with smug defiance. "Alison, can you stop being so pathetic? Face it—you can't have kids. No amount of hormones is going to fix that. Or maybe you've already hit menopause and just haven't figured it out yet." She shot me a mocking glance, practically glowing with smug pride. I reached out and held back my dad and Kevin from lunging at her. On the other hand, Virginia rolled up her sleeves and stormed forward, smacking Madison again, twice this time, the sound echoing through the room. "Men don't hit women, but I'm not a man," she mentioned coldly. Madison hadn't expecte