Maya's point of view
"This must look funny to you," Adam said after the surprise wore off.
But this time, all smiles were gone from his features which had hardened into something anger could only produce.
Without warning, I was pushed back against the headboard, he clutched my hair so tight it hurt while his other hand pressed onto my side, the place where I was operated on.
My face turned pale from the pain but I refused to cry out, I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing me weak.
Emergency sweat beaded forehead but I bit down on my lower lips to stop the whimpers from escaping my mouth - I would not let him win this fight.
"I've spent so much on Niklaus to let him become a liability to me, now. Who are you to disrupt my plans for him? You're not rich, powerful, or even from a respectable background; you're nothing but an illegitimate child!" He slammed me.
