I overcame my trauma that night and lay on the tainted bed. To stay motivated, I repeatedly told myself that overcoming all this was the first step to my revenge.

Matthew leaned over and wanted to hug me, but I pushed him away. "I'm on my period. Don't bother me, please."

He moved away and sighed, “I know it’s my fault you’re upset. Please don’t be mad.”

“Go to sleep. My mind’s back home, and I have no idea how my dad’s doing. I have nothing to be mad about. Please spare me the drama,” I said, concealing my genuine emotions.

He smiled and leaned closer to give me a peck. "Don't worry. Things will work out."

I clenched my hand under the covers, feeling disgusted. I silently cursed, annoyed beyond measure because Matthew messed around with his sister. It made my skin crawl. I would've shattered his family's reputation if I didn’t need to reclaim what was mine.

However, I couldn’t rush in recklessly. The money was gone, and the house wasn’t even under my name. I had promised Ava a