98. Trapped In Terror

ARIA’s POV

I burst into tears, my body shaking with sobs. I rushed to Carter, begging him to explain why he was doing this to me. Why was he siding with Anthonio, the man who had kidnapped me and was determined to destroy my life.

But Carter just stared at me, his eyes cold and unyielding. He didn't say a word and didn't offer any explanation or comfort. He just stood there, his silence deafening.

I felt a wave of despair wash over me, my heart heavy with grief. I had trusted Carter, had thought he was my friend. But now, I realized he was just like all the others - willing to use me for his own gain.

I sank to my knees, my tears falling like rain. I felt like I was drowning, suffocating under the weight of Carter's betrayal. I didn't know how much more I could take, how much more I could survive.

“Why did you do this?”. I asked.