Chapter 12 He wasn't done . Still stinging from Mitchell's glare , he turned on him . " Mitchell , your legs aren't the only thing broken - your brain's gone soft too . You believe every word she says ? " Noelle's eyes , which had been cast downward , suddenly snapped up . Noelle could endure the Martinez family's malice . She'd long since abandoned hope of their affection after three years of hell . But Noelle wouldn't let Harold mock her brother's disability . Her gaze swept over the family , and she finally spoke . " My elbow was dislocated by the sanatorium's orderlies . " The first day I arrived , they pinned me to the electroshock table . The current felt like needles twisting through my flesh . I fought back , so they dislocated my arm to keep me from escaping . " After that , every time they strapped me down , they'd dislocate my elbow first to stop me from struggling . Over three years , it happened hundreds of times . My joint's permanently unstable now . " Noelle's voice was calm , almost matter - of - fact , as if she were recounting what she'd eaten for lunch . But her words sliced through her listeners like a blade . Hester reached for Noelle's hand , desperate to comfort her but afraid of causing more pain . " How could they do that to you ? " Tears rolled down Hester's cheeks , splashing coldly onto Noelle's hand . Noelle stared down at the wetness on her skin . Not a flicker of warmth stirred in her heart . She only felt a bitter amusement . She thought , " Isn't this exactly what you all forced me into ? " Mitchell , who was closest to Noelle , saw her pale , bloodless hands . The space between her thumb and forefinger showed a faint purplish bruise , and he could just make out what looked like faint needle marks . The rage he had been suppressing erupted like a dam breaking . His usually gentle face was a mask of cold fury . He fixed his gaze on Lucinda . " Are you satisfied now ? " Lucinda flinched , stepping back under the weight of his cold , crimson stare . She hadn't expected Mitchell , always so reserved , to call her out so bluntly . When she'd first joined the Martinez family , everyone , still mourning the loss of Noelle , treated her like a princess . Everyone except Mitchell . She'd tried to win him over , but he'd ignored her , always muttering about his " real sister , " which drove her up Soon , she'd realized Mitchell was a frail nobody , the least impressive of the brothers . the wall . She'd suggested the mountain air would help his health , effectively banishing him to a remote wing of the estate . She'd thought he'd stay out of her way , but clearly , he was still a thorn in her side . Lucinda's eyes narrowed , her voice dripping with feigned hurt . " Mitch , what are you talking about? Seeing Noelle hurt like this breaks my heart . " Harold jumped to her defense . " Mitchell , I get that you feel sorry for Noelle , but if she hadn't messed up and refused to own it , would we have sent her to the sanatorium ? She brought this on herself ! " Hester whirled on him " Hal , what kind of nonsense is that ? " Harold stood his ground , defiant , " Mom , you know Noelle's been a liar since she was a kid . She claims the sanatorium abused her , and we're supposed to just believe it ? Ray , why don't you call them and check ? " Raymond stared at Noelle , recalling how meek and obedient she had seemed at the sanatorium . Had she learned to behave , or had she simply been beaten into submission ? The moment the thought surfaced , Raymond instinctively rejected it . F Binance : Buy Bitcoin & Crypto Download < Chapter 12 Three years ago , he sent Noelle to the sanatorium . If she had truly suffered so much , he would be solely responsible for doing her sister a disservice . Raymond drew in a deep breath . " I'm calling the dean . Noelle , you had better not be lying ! " His voice was deep and cold , laced with warning . Mitchell stepped to the side , shielding her from that oppressive , cold gaze . His expression was calm but serious . " Noe wouldn't lie . " The little Pomeranian , which had been circling Noelle merrily , stopped and barked twice at Raymond in displeasure . Menu Binance Buy Bitcoin & Crypto Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!