Chapter 23

Betrayed by Blood~

"Found it."

Avery's heart stopped, her body going stiff as color drained from her face. Martha lifted up a gold pouch, her smile widening viciously. She opened the pouch, and right in it was the diamond necklace.

"This," Martha started, holding it up for everyone to see, "was stuffed under the bed," she announced loudly.

"W-what? No…no…I didn't…" Avery stammered, her knees weakened, almost giving away as she stumbled forward. "That's not mine, I didn't put it there," she whispered brokenly, shaking her head rapidly.

Carol's face burned with anger, her hands clenched into tight fists. She stormed over to Avery and grabbed her arm roughly to face her. She slapped Avery on the face harshly, making Avery stagger.