Chapter 112

The tension hung thick in the air, the aftermath of Amelia's outburst reverberating through the once peaceful setting. Cassandra's frustration seethed, her head throbbing with pain, and her disbelief at the turn of events evident. "You know what she is... An ingrate, that's what," Cassandra seethed through gritted teeth, her hands trembling slightly. Emma, attempting to diffuse the escalating emotions, suggested calmly, "Maybe we should all just calm down." Cassandra shot Emma a fiery glare. "Calm down? She just fuckintg blasted me into a tree! How the fuck does she even do that?" Emma tried to reason with her, "I know you're mad, but-" "But nothing, Em," Cassandra interrupted, her frustration boiling over. "Cassandra's right," Samantha chimed in, her voice tinged with anger. "Amelia crossed the line. All we've done is be there for her. We've risked everything for her. Put our lives on the line for her." Claire sighed, offering a hand to help Cassandra to her feet, concern etched