The Mask Finally Shattered
Claudia’s smile disappeared.
Her voice turned to venom. “And what if I have? You were never here. She’s spoiled — someone had to teach her a lesson.”
Jonathan’s eyes went cold.
“Pack your things,” he said, deadly calm. “You’re leaving. Tonight.”
She laughed bitterly. “You can’t throw me out! I built this life with you!”
“No,” he said. “I built this life. And I’ll burn it to ashes before I let you hurt her again.”
For the first time in years, Sophie saw her father as her hero — standing between her and the monster that had lived in their home.
