Chapter 46

Nina let out a sharp, bitter laugh before cursing outright. She snidely remarked, "She's an idiot. What do you expect her to say? And you morons just lap it up like it's gold? Have some damn standards." The frustration of being constantly humiliated in the Lane household suddenly exploded inside her. "And Shane is a bastard, too! "Those two are a real pair—one's dumber than the other. Honestly, it's a miracle that they manage to get through the day. "Both of them need serious help. Instead, they're just running wild like rabid dogs, lashing out at anyone who crosses them." The room fell eerily silent. Something felt off. Nina trailed off. She instinctively turned her head and saw Shane standing right behind her, phone in hand. Her voice caught in her throat. The rest of her words got stuck somewhere between her chest and mouth, and a violent cough ripped through her. Nobody else in the room dared to make a sound. The only thing that echoed in the air was Nina's near-deafe