"That night…" Isla continued shakily, "I was cooking for Sora because she had a late shift at the pet shop."
Her breathing became uneven, remembering it.
"Then my ex-boyfriend entered the house, uninvited."
Her fingers trembled slightly now.
"He blackmailed me."
Melissa's face slowly paled.
"He threatened to expose my sexuality to everyone."
Isla laughed bitterly.
"He knew my father would disown me, and it would cost me my inheritance from grandpa and position in the company, including my rights, all of it.."
Mitzu quietly looked away.
"He wanted me back."
Disgust flashed across Isla's face.
"And when I refused…"
Her eyes darkened.
"He tried forcing himself on me."
Jacob immediately tightened his jaw.
"I pushed him away," Isla whispered. "But he grabbed a kitchen knife."
Yuri covered her mouth anxiously.
"We struggled…"
Isla's voice cracked slightly.
"I pushed him again, and he fell."
Her eyes slowly lowered.
"He stabbed himself accidentally when he fell down."
