Chapter 5 The guests started murmuring , glancing between Amelia and Stephanie . " Seriously ? She's the one who got hurt , and she's the one apologizing ? " " Mr. Ferguson is way too nice to Amelia . " " His marriage has just been a formality for a while now . Everyone can see that . " Stephanie stood there quietly , digging her nails deep into her palms , but she didn't feel anything . Amelia tilted her chin up with pride . " Apology accepted . " Trying to act generous , she grabbed Stephanie's arm . " Since you're already here , come and hang out with us . " Before Stephanie could say no , Amelia's friend was already holding up a box . " Let's play something fun ! Everyone pulls a number . Whoever gets six has to accept a punishment ! " In the first round , Stephanie unfolded her paper without emotion . It was a six . " Wow ! Ms. Sanchez got it ! " said a girl in pink , covering her mouth dramatically . " Your punishment is three tubes of mustard ! " Without flinching , Stephanie took them and forced them down , one after another . The sharp heat shot up her nose . Tears spilled out of her eyes , and her stomach twisted like it was on fire . 15.0357 Chapter 5 Everyone around her burst out laughing . " Wow , she did it ! " " Let's play again ! " In the second round , she got another six . This time , bark like a dog three times ! " the pink - dressed girl smirked . Stephanie's face turned pale . " That's too much . " Her voice was shaky . " Pick something else . " " Come on , Ms. Sanchez , " Amelia said , blinking innocently . " It's just a game . You should follow the rules . " Edgar walked over and wrapped an arm around Stephanie's shoulders . " Don't ruin the mood , Stephanie . Don't spoil Amelia's birthday . " Stephanie stared at his perfect face so close to her . Her chest felt like it might rip open . Woof . " The first bark came out like she had to force it through her teeth . " Woof … Woof … " Each sound felt like it was tearing a piece of her pride apart . People nearby giggled and whispered . Stephanie bit her lips hard until she tasted blood . In the third round , it was her again , of course . " This time , chug all the wine on the table ! " 15:03 Chapter 5 288 Voches A long row of liquor sat in front of her . Her stomach was already in pain . " I can't drink , " she said in a raspy voice . " Aw , don't be like that . " Amelia's friend laughed . " We've all been playing . Don't ruin it now . " Edgar was peeling grapes for Amelia . He glanced up and said , " Stephanie , don't start acting out . " She picked up the wine glass and drank one glass after another . Her throat burned . Her stomach felt like knives were cutting it up inside . By the time she got to the eighth glass , her body gave in . Blood poured from her mouth . Bright red stained the white tablecloth , shocking to the eye . " I … need to leave … " Stephanie got to her feet , but her vision was blurry . " Don't go . " Amelia frowned , almost maliciously . " We're just getting started . " Stephanie pulled away and stumbled outside The wind hit her hard as she reached the deck . She gripped the railing , trying to breathe . Her stomach twisted again as she threw up more blood . Then , everything went fuzzy . She lost her balance and slammed into the rail . Splash ! Freezing water closed in around her . 15.027 Chapter 5 120 Vouchers Stephanie didn't know how to swim . Salt water filled her lungs and nose . She couldn't breathe . She thrashed around in the water . Through the blur , she caught sight of someone moving on the deck . " Help … " She spotted Edgar racing toward the railing , ready to dive in . But then , a voice shouted , " Mr. Ferguson ! Amelia passed out from an allergic reaction ! " J Edgar stopped mid - step . Without a second thought , he turned around and ran back . The last image burned into Stephanie's mind was Edgar hurrying away with Amelia in his arms . The sea water rushed into her lungs , and then everything faded to black .