Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Betrayed by Blood~

Cain stormed into the office, behind him was a fuming Lydia The door slammed shut behind her.

"What the hell, Cain?" She gritted out, watching as the man walked over to his alcohol cabinet, pouring himself some wine.

"You can't be serious," Lydia's voice cut through the silence, sharp with frustration. "She hasn't even been proven guilty, Cain. You've locked her away on nothing but suspicion!"

Cain clenched his jaw tightly, turning to look at her. "All evidence pointed at her. You should be thankful she's not hanging right now," he gritted out.

"All evidence? It was just Kendra's and Carol's words. Please don't tell me you suddenly take Martha's words for it. Avery wouldn't steal so why would you just sentence her to the dungeon like that? You've let your anger cloud your judgment. Avery isn't the thief, and you know it!" She refuted.