Chapter 70. She Should Suffer

Freya’s POV

I swallowed hard, the lump in my throat feeling like a stone. My legs felt heavy as I stepped closer toward Elaine, forcing the words out even though my voice shook.

“Actually, the thing is…”

Tears stung behind my eyes, hot and threatening. I couldn’t hold them back anymore. They rolled down my cheeks in silent streams, my chest twisting painfully like someone was squeezing my heart with bare hands. I could feel everyone’s burning gazes on me, sharp, irritated, and disgusted. The air in the room grew thicker, heavier. I didn’t want another scene. Not today. Not when my grandma was fighting for her life.

I quickly forced the rest out, my voice cracking. “The hospital called. The doctor told me today that grandma has been poisoned. She needs to be transferred to France in three days and it costs fifteen m