Chapter 12

Mrs. Whitmore abruptly rose and struck me across the cheek.

Without hesitation, I seized the water glass before me and hurled its contents at her, soaking her completely. Then, with unexpected vigor, I retaliated by slapping her twice, leaving her face puffy and crimson.

She gazed at me, dumbfounded. I had always been the compliant one, enduring every insult and blow without resistance. She was astonished that I had finally defended myself.

She charged at me, attempting to kick, but I deftly sidestepped and tripped her.

She tumbled hard, and like Savannah, hit the floor with a horrifying sound, losing two teeth in the process.

Her entire body quaked with fury as she shrieked, "You! I'll ensure you suffer for this! You'll be sorry!" I matched her glare. "No, you will." Then, without delay, I gathered the evidence—proof of her illegal kidney removal and the video of my mom swapping babies—and headed straight to the police station.