Adriana's eyes widened in shock as she watched Mrs. Humphrey, her gaze frozen on the old woman's stern face. The air in the room seemed to vibrate with tension, like the quiet moment before a thunderstorm.
"What? Aren't you an outcast?" Mrs. Humphrey asked, her voice firm and unyielding, like a judge pronouncing a verdict.
The words hung in the air like a challenge that left Adriana speechless. Her lips parted, but only a faint whisper escaped. "Y– you…" she stuttered, her voice trembling like a leaf in an autumn breeze. Her eyes darted wildly, searching the other family members' faces to see if they agreed.
"There's no need pretending anymore, you've been exposed, Adriana," Mrs. Victoria snarled, her voice low and menacing, like a growl from a predator. The sound sent a shiver down Adriana's spine, leaving her feeling vulnerable and exposed.
