Chapter 11

As the thought of Kyle and Faith together played in her mind, Belle clenched her teeth, a surge of anger rising. Something she had discarded wasn't hers anymore—but if she hadn't given her approval, no one else should have it either. "Mom, are you sure about what you saw?" "Of course, I'm sure!" Margaret spat. "Why would I lie about this? They've probably been sneaking around for years. Why else would they get together right after the divorce? Shameless, the both of them." Her voice grew louder with fury. "And here you are, feeling guilty about Kyle, when he has already betrayed you! Don't worry, sweetheart—I've got this. I'll make sure he pays." Belle's eyes blazed with anger, as though she'd been personally betrayed and abandoned. But as she saw Margaret's eagerness to escalate things, she shook her head. "Mom, I'll handle this myself. Just punishing them is too easy. I'll make them regret crossing me. If they don't know their place, I'll make sure they learn." Margare