Chapter 21

Jocelyn was already upset after hearing the things Cameron had said. She stopped hiding after he roared at her. She got up and approached them, wanting to put her arm in his. He dodged her, though. She gnashed her teeth and looked at Clementine. After giving her a once-over, she fixed her gaze on Clementine's legs and said flippantly, "Our dance troupe originally had an offer to perform at the Johnson residence, but the leader informed us it was canceled. "Only upon asking further did I learn that it was because you couldn't bear to see others dancing now that you can no longer dance. Honestly, why did you have to call off the performance just because you can't stand it? You're as selfish as always. Think about all the people whose livelihoods you've ruined!" "Shut up!" the men roared in unison. Cameron even slapped her hard. She fell to the ground from the force, and pain coursed through her from her belly. "My baby!" Clementine snorted. "You don't have to speak if you don't know