The past.....
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"What now?" Natalie groaned when a knock came on the door. It wasn't Penelope because she was sitting right beside her, nor was it her family members because they don't knock but bang in. There could only be one person responsible for that and her heart picked up speed instantly.
Natalie and Penelope shared nervous looks before their gaze moved back to the door. Her best friend was the only person she had opened up to about what was going on between her and Daniel. Of course, her friend was scared for her because they didn't know what to do.
Her mother was too absorbed in pleasing her husband and making sure her children didn't ruin the family's image and cause a setback right after her papa won the election, hence she couldn't see what was happening right in front of her nose - that her daughter was in a threatening relationship.
