Chapter 460

Camille Holt gently pulled Leslie Green into her arms, heart aching at the sight of her. Leslie’s shirt was torn, and there were red scratch marks down her pale skin—clear and jarring. Bethany Ackerley was at a loss for words. Leslie looked pitiful, like she’d been through hell. "Auntie Camille, I just came out for some air, I didn’t think Edward Ackerley would show up and start—start trying to do that. I fought him off as hard as I could. I don’t even know how he ended up in the lake. And I can’t swim! Even if I could, why would I save someone who tried to hurt me? Auntie, you’ve got to back me up." "Now do you understand?” Camille’s voice was cold and sharp. She was furious. If she hadn’t been there just now, what would’ve happened to Leslie? Would they’ve just let it slide? Edward was dragged out of the lake. Camille’s voice cut through the air: "Throw him out." She’d always been gentle—but only when people stayed on her good side. Cross her? Then you’d see this side of her. Soft on