3 Kirsten ignored Alayna's provocation and turned to leave . Alayna frowned , ready to scold Kirsten when a familiar figure suddenly appeared in the corridor . An idea struck Alayna as she grabbed Kirsten's hand and jumped with her into the fountain . Neither of them knew how to swim , so they floundered in the pool , shouting for help ! Kirsten's wound reopened , her blood tinting the pool crimson . The cold water rushed into her nose , making her cough nonstop . The overwhelming pain left her no strength , and her body sank deeper into the water . When she was about to suffocate , she saw Duncan running over and jumping into the water . He swam past her without a glance or a helping hand and carried Alayna ashore . Alayna , with red - rimmed eyes , flung herself into his arms . She peeked at Kirsten , who was still in the water and feigned nervousness . " It was an accident that Kirsten pushed me into the water . Duncan , you know she's my only sister . Please , save her . " Hearing what she said , Duncan looked at the person in the pool nonchalantly . " Annie , stop speaking up for her . She nearly killed you and then jumped into the water to act like the victim . If she refuses to learn , let her stay in the water and think about what she's done ! " Every single word hit Kirsten like a dagger , cutting deep into her heart . Her face turned purple from suffocation . Her ears couldn't stop buzzing . And every ounce of her strength was gone . She was slowly losing consciousness , and everything in front of her was getting fuzzy . She watched as Duncan carried Alayna away and then passed out . Without knowing when , Kirsten was awakened by a gust of cold wind . She curled into a ball , shivering , and saw Donald and Violet standing in front of her with a face like thunder . " You got some nerve pushing Annie into the water . Were you trying to kill her so you could take 09:48 < 3 Menu her place to be with Duncan ? " Mark my words , so long as your dad and I are still alive , we will never let that happen ! You are nothing like your sister . You don't deserve Duncan . Stop being delusional and face the truth ! " Hearing their shouts , Kirsten felt a chill run through her body , and her eyes were slowly consumed by despair . The anger that had been bottled up inside her for years exploded all at once . " I am not good enough , but she is ? If you hadn't lied and forged evidence , Duncan would never have even noticed her ! You stole what should've been mine and gave it to her , don't you feel any shame ? " Violet's face flushed with rage , while Donald raised his hand and slapped Kirsten . " You ungrateful brat ! We are your parents . We give you your life and everything . If we decide to take it back and give it to your sister , then we do . You're in no position to complain ! " If you dared to tell the truth again , just see what we'd do ... " Before his voice trailed off , the door to the hospital room was pushed open . Duncan walked in , frowning . " The truth ? What truth ? " His unexpected presence startled Donald and Violet , causing them to fumble for words . " We were teaching this ungrateful girl a lesson , making her tell the truth about why she pushed Annie into the water . " " Yes . Yes . Yes . She refused to tell us anything . We're so pissed and don't know what to do with her . " They exchanged a look and smoothly changed the subject . Duncan didn't think much and looked at Kirsten coldly . " If she won't admit her fault , lock her away in the morgue until she does ! " Donald and Violet both thought this was a good idea and immediately summoned the bodyguards to lock Kirsten up . Kirsten covered her swollen , red face , her eyes dull and vacant . Knowing that resistance would only lead to harsher punishment , she didn't struggle and let them drag her away . Enveloped by the eerie cold of the morgue , she hugged herself tightly and couldn't stop 09:48 0.5 % < 3 trembling . Menu All of a sudden , Kirsten remembered the stormy nights at the old Glenn mansion when she and Duncan huddled together for warmth amid thunder and lightning . He would take off his coat and put it on her . He would hold her hand , pull her into his arms , and repeat comforting words like , " I'm here . Don't be afraid . " Sweet memories clashed with cruel reality , torturing her mind . With each passing second , the feeling of hunger and cold grew stronger . As she drifted into unconsciousness , the door was flung open . Duncan walked in , expressionless , his eyes sharp as ever . " You've been here for a day and night . Do you have anything you want to say ? " " I know I was wrong , and I'm sorry . " Kirsten curled up and forced a hoarse answer out of her throat . Seeing the smug smile on his face , she stumbled to her feet and walked away . She thought believing his promise and falling in love with him was simply a mistake . < 4