Chapter 69. Own

Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader discretion is advised. Thank you.

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POV: Shea Vestine-Thorne

“Miss me, my dear sister?” Yes.

The woman standing in front of her is no other than Lexi Lane, her stepsister. She couldn’t believe her eyes, either.

However, even from her scarred face, she knew that this was Lexi – whom they thought was already dead. But here she was… giving her that evil and menacing grin which she just wanted to wipe off her face.

But no matter how much she wanted to do so, her body just couldn’t stop trembling. Like the trauma from the past still haunting her so much. She couldn’t even find her strength to think straight – for her mind was already clouded with so many thoughts and questions.

“B-But how?” She managed to ask – in between her quivering lips.

It was just so hard for her to say those words, but