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Repentance 17

Repentance 17

By the time Sadie got home, it was already dark

The butler stepped forward. Your brothers and Ms. Houston are having dinner out with the others. They won’t be back tonight.” 

Okay.” 

Sadie headed to the dining room and quietly ate by herselffor once, enjoying the rare peace and quiet

She unlocked her phone and, unsurprisingly, saw a new post from Lorena

Lorena: [Out for a fancy dinner with my favorite brothers.

In the photo, all her brothers were smiling indulgently at the camera, doting on her like she was the star of the family

Sadie stared at it for a second, then closed the app and went back to eating in silence

The next morning, Sadie got up and went to the dining room for breakfast

None of her brothers had shown up yetonly Lorena was there

Lorena beamed smugly. I made a lot of progress at training yesterday!” 

Sadie sat down, ate her breakfast without saying a word, and completely ignored her

But Lorena didn’t mind the cold treatmentshe was in high spirits

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She thought, Sure, act all calm on the outside. Deep down, she must be seething‘ 

Sadie finished her food in just a few bites and got up to leave

The driver stood nearby but didn’t move. Ms. Houston hasn’t come out yet. We’re supposed to wait and take you both together.” 

Sadie got in the car and waitedten minutes passed. Still no sign of 

Lorena

She glanced at the time, growing more and more irritated. If she doesn’t come soon, we’re going to be late.” 

She was really starting to lose her patience with the entire Douglas family

Finally, she reached for the door handle, ready to leave on her own

Just then, Malik stepped out

What’s the big deal about waiting a little longer for Lorena?he snapped. Her dad saved your life, remember? He didn’t run off and leave you. And now you can’t even wait a few minutes for his daughter?” 

Sadie’s hand tightened around the door handle, knuckles white

Just as Sadie was reaching the edge of her patience, Lorena finally appearedunbothered and running late as usual

She jogged over with a sheepish smile. Sorry! I was just talking to Rhett about the team and totally lost track of time.” 

Malik brushed it off with a chuckle. It’s fine. At least you’re doing something useful for the familyunlike someone else who doesn’t know how to appreciate what they have.” 

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238 Wouchers 

The driver added kindly. Don’t worry, I’ll drive a little faster.” 

Even with the extra speed, they still ended up late

By the time they arrived at school, their homeroom teacher was already standing at the classroom door

Lorena, looking a bit flustered, spoke first. I’m really sorry. This was all my fault. I held Sadie up too.” 

Sadie said nothing, her face completely blank

The teacher gave Lorena a warm smile. It’s alright. No need to explain. Go on in.” 

Thank you.” 

Sadie followed her in, but just as she stepped through the door, the teacher’s tone suddenly turned cold

Sadie, don’t drag Lorena down with you again. I won’t tolerate this kind of behavior next time.” 

Sadie paused and looked back. But Lorena just said it was her fault.” 

The teacher’s smile vanished. Don’t talk back. I know your attitude. One more word and you can stand for the rest of the class.” 

Sadie bit her tongue and walked to her seat. She didn’t want to miss. another lessonshe was already behind

Just get through the next exam,she thought. The sooner I’m out of here, the better.‘ 

At lunch break- 

Lorena was surrounded by classmates, animatedly talking about her 

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doctors 

training with the pro team. Her audience was all cars, hanging on every word

One of her friends shot a glance at Sadie and whispered. She probably made you late on purpose. Jealousy’s a scary thing.” 

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