Chapter: 2388

"You heard them, Aimee. The priority is to contact the Gibson family immediately," Meg insisted.

Their mother approached, her touch soft against the reddened mark on Aimee's face.

Two harsh slaps had left Aimee's cheek a flushed red, the imprint of a hand barely visible.

"Listen to Stan and Meg, Aimee. It's time to stop this defiance."

Aimee, cloaked in disillusionment, retreated a couple of steps, a chasm forming between her and her family. It seemed as if she waded through a long hesitation before finally deciding. With eyes closed, she allowed the tears to escape. Opening her eyes to face them, she enunciated each word with deliberate pace.