Chapter 6 Just as Amelia was about to say something , Lillianna suddenly rushed up from behind and said sweetly . " Did you guys hear it wrong ? I clearly heard her saying she wasn't buying a grave plot at all . She was talking about destroying Hayden , Melanie , and Emily's graves . " Her voice was gentle , but it cut like a blade , stabbing straight into Amelia's heart . Amelia just stood there numbly , not even trying to defend herself . She knew it wouldn't matter what she said . They'd never believe her anyway . ages we Sure enough , Kyler's face turned dark in an instant . " Amelia ! We saw it was about to rain , and since you hadn't come down in actually came to pick you up . And this is what you're planning ? Some crazy act like this ? I guess the punishment before wasn't enough after all . " Matthew got even angrier , grabbing her by the collar . " You already got Mom , Dad , and Emmy killed . Isn't that enough ? Now you won't even let them rest in peace ? " Amelia felt like laughing . Who exactly had she killed ? Everyone was alive and well except for her . She was the one who was dying . But before she could even speak , Matthew had already yanked her out of the office . " Since you don't remember , I'll make sure you feel the pain of hurting them ! " Chapter & As soon as he said that , he kicked her hard in the back . " Ah ! " Amelia tumbled down the stairs . The rough stone edges scraped her skin , and her bones made a sickening sound with every hit . She rolled all the way to the bottom of the hill like a broken rag , covered in blood , and finally blacked out from the pain . She didn't know how long it was before she woke up in the cold rain , lying in a pool of blood with nobody else around . It felt like everyone who worked at the cemetery had been told to stay away . No one dared to approach her . Her ribs were probably broken , there was no strength in her right leg , and the cut on her forehead kept bleeding . Rainwater mixed with blood trickled down into a little red stream on the ground . She clenched her teeth and started crawling toward the nearest railing . Her nails dug into the mud , leaving behind long , bloody streaks . Every inch she moved felt like a thousand needles stabbing her from the inside . Finally , she reached the railing and pulled herself up , shaking all over . She took one step , then a second step ... Blood dripped down her pants , staining them like red flowers blooming in the rain . By the time she managed to get her wounds treated at the hospital and went back to the Ackrea's residence , it was already late at night . The lights in the living room were still on . Chapter 6 Kyler and Matthew sat on the couch , watching coldly as she slowly limped inside . " Have you finally learned your lesson ? " Matthew asked , his voice icy . Amelia nodded blankly . " Yes . " " Will you try something like that again ? " She shook her head . Only then did the two of them stand up and leave with satisfaction . In the following days , Amelia stayed locked in her room , not coming out once It wasn't until Lillianna's birthday party that she was forced to go . The party was on a fancy cruise ship . Sparkling chandeliers lit up the room , and a tall tower of champagne glasses stood in the middle of the ballroom . Amelia stood quietly in a dark corner , watching Lillianna shine on stage . Kyler was down on one knee , slipping those diamond - studded heels onto her feet . Matthew stood beside her , carefully fastening a priceless ruby necklace around her neck . The guests raised their glasses , all smiling , and gathered around her . Amelia stood there , lost in thought , remembering the past . She had celebrated every birthday - from childhood to adulthood - on this very cruise ship . Back then , Kyler would drop all his work and personally decorate the whole ballroom just for her. Matthew would drive halfway across town in the middle of the night because she once said offhandedly , " I want to try that cake from the shop on the west side of the city . " Her parents would Chapter 6 proudly show her off to everyone . " This is our favorite daughter . " But now , she was hiding in a corner like she didn't even exist . Even the waiters avoided her when passing out champagne . " Next , let's light up the sky with birthday fireworks for Ms. Amerson ! " The host's voice snapped her back to the present . The guests cheered and rushed to the deck . Amelia got swept along with the crowd , moving with them whether she wanted to or not . A cool sea breeze brushed her face , carrying the smell of salt and moisture . " Bang ! " The first firework exploded in the night sky , lighting up the whole ocean . But suddenly , the clear sky turned dark with heavy clouds . " What's happening ? " " The forecast didn't say anything about rain tonight ! " Before anyone could even react , a powerful gust of wind hit , and then came a heavy rain . " Ah ! " A massive wave crashed into the ship , shaking it violently . Amelia lost her balance and slipped over the railing . At the same time , she saw Lillianna get thrown over the railing , too . They hit the water almost at the same time . Freezing seawater shot up her nose , and Amelia kicked and flailed , trying to stay afloat . " Help ... " Her voice was swallowed by the roaring waves . Through her blurry vision , she saw Kyler and Matthew jump into the water without hesitation . They swam straight toward Lillianna . Not one of them even looked back at her .