What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger novel Chapter 94

"Get in the car."

Calista stared at Ken, bewildered. "Why are you here?"

His brows furrowed in irritation. "You pushed Viola down yesterday and ruined her dress today. Don't you think you owe her an apology?"

"I never pushed her, and I didn't ruin any dress. Stop accusing me!" She turned to leave, but Ken caught her arm roughly. He froze when he noticed the bruises marking her delicate skin.

"What happened to your arm?"

Calista felt tears threatening to spill. "Don't you already know?" she asked softly.

Discomfort flickered across Ken's face before his expression hardened. "You've become quite manipulative," he said coldly. "Would you really hurt yourself just to frame Viola?"

His words cut deep. "After all these years, Ken, is that really who you think I am?"

He pinched the bridge of his nose, attempting to soften his tone. "It's just an apology, Calista. Why is that so difficult?"

She turned away, but not before a tear escaped.

Back home, Ken was waiting. He threw a paint-stained dress at her feet.

"What is this?"

"You ruined Viola's dress. She can't attend the party now," he said icily. "Clean it, and I'll leave you alone."

"Do you really need to humiliate me like this?"

Ken couldn't grasp her anguish. He was just trying to teach her a lesson, but her tears troubled him.

"Don't think about running to my father. He's away on business."

Calista took a deep breath. "Fine. I'll clean it..."

After Ken left, Viola appeared in the doorway.

"Oh, Calista, I'm so sorry," she said with mock sympathy. "I just used up all the hot water. You'll have to wash it in cold water instead."