At that moment Edward wanted to say something, however before Edward could finish his sentence, another slap landed across his face.
"SMACK!"
The sound rang through the room, louder than before.
This time Edward stumbled backward, his head spinning. He felt the sting crawl up his cheek, burning hotter than the first. His breath hitched. His legs trembled.
He couldn't comprehend it.
Why?
Why was he the one being punished?
Victoria stood frozen, mouth slightly parted. She couldn't believe what she was witnessing.
Her eyes darted from Edward's dazed expression to Mr Maximilian who just struck him.
Mr Maximilian face was thunderous.
A deep, chilling silence settled in the room.
Then, in a voice as sharp as a blade, Maximilian spoke.
"Shut. Your. Mouth."
At that moment Edward's entire body flinched.
Mr Maximilian eyes held nothing but pure disappointment, pure disgust.
"You don't even know what you've done."
Edward's mouth opened, but nothing came out. His mind was blank.
