Chapter 14

Freddy felt as though he was seeing Macy for the very first time. He couldn't believe that she had the audacity to use him as a pawn to hurt Hazel. Rage surged inside him, flooding his chest like a tidal wave. He couldn't hold it back any longer. "Good thing I got rid of her for good—" Macy's smug voice was abruptly cut off by a forceful kick that sent her crashing to the ground. Behind her, Freddy's furious roar echoed. "Macy, how dare you?" Macy froze, completely stunned by Freddy's sudden appearance. Panic flashed in her eyes. "Fred, no, it's not what you think—let me explain—" But before she could finish, Freddy grabbed her by the throat and hoisted her into the air. His face twisted in horror and disbelief. Every word Macy had just said echoed in his mind. The thought of Hazel's pain tore at his heart. How had this happened? Why had Hazel never told him about the suffering she'd endured? Macy's face flushed bright red as she gasped for air, but she still forced out the