5
The crowd's noise drowned out my father's shout.
He strode through the throng towards me, a group of officers trailing behind him.
Upon seeing his familiar face, I couldn't hold back my tears any longer.
The agony started to intensify, causing me to shake uncontrollably.
The police swarmed the platform, apprehending all of Stephany's security personnel.
Stephany's hand stopped mid-motion due to the unexpected turn of events.
Unable to hear my father clearly, she spun around and flung herself at him, feigning distress.
She sobbed, claiming I had mistreated and publicly humiliated her, insisting her actions were purely self-defense.
Before she could finish, my father shoved her down.
Her arms landed on the table, and she winced in pain as they touched the remaining acid.
Stephany's eyes watered as she turned to my dad, hurling insults.
"Have you lost your mind? Are you really choosing her over me?"
"Don't you remember what today is? Has she bewitched you?"