Leia looked right into Ethan's eyes. "Yes, I had enough of that kind of life, so I ran away. I wanted to see the outside world, but I was too naive. I thought that everyone was kind except for Mom …"

She stopped her story right there.

He asked, "Even if Mom hurt you, why did you bear grudges against Liv? Why did you do that to her?"

Her eyes turned cold at the mention of that name. "Liv, Liv."

Emotions were storming in her as she grabbed him by the collar. "Do you think that I've never tried