Unexpected Allies

Stella saw stars from the blow and cursed, "You jerk, how dare you hit me—"

With another loud sound, Stella hadn't even reacted before she was slapped again.

When she saw who was standing in front of her, her eyes widened in shock, and she clutched her struck cheek, stepping back repeatedly. "Sorry, Mrs. Thorne, I didn't, didn't know it was you—"

"You little brat, how dare you bully my daughter an