Chapter 22

Selena was sure she had something that would lift Louisa's mood. Filled with hope, she rushed into Louisa's room. "Louisa, look what I've got. I had this dress specially made for you. Do you like it? You have no idea how hard it was to book the tailor. Do you want to try it on…" Before she could finish, Lousia froze at the sight of the princess-style gown. Her eyes reddened as she rushed toward the wardrobe, grabbed a pair of scissors, and began hacking at her long hair maniacally. Long strands fell to the floor. Her once sleek, beautiful hair instantly turned into a mess. Louisa trembled with anger, muttering as she cut, "Why? Why? Why am I not a boy? If I were a boy, they wouldn't bully me! No one would bully me!" "Louisa! What are you doing?" Selena was startled by Louisa's sudden outburst. After recovering from shock, she rushed forward, grabbed the scissors, and pulled Louisa into her arms. That was when Louisa finally broke down. Tears streamed down her face, full of desp