Chapter 19. Renata's Fears

"Shut up, bitch!" snapped Renata. "Don't put on that innocent face of yours. It's disgusting what you're doing." The slapping and swearing invited several people to witness what was happening between them.

Danas touched the cheek that Renata had just slapped, and it stung. Renata had become so hateful towards Danas, that even she herself was no longer interested in Melvin.

"You've taken what should be mine," Renata said angrily. She wanted to slap Danas once more but stopped, so many people saw what they were doing.

"I didn't take it from you, she forced me into marriage," Danas defended. What she said was true, she wasn't lying. It was Melvin who came and threatened her parents. However, it was useless that the woman before him would not accept what she said even if it was the truth.

"Force? Do you think Melvin would force you to marry him? You must have seduced him," Renata accu