Chapter 18 Aiden motioned for his men to take Vivian away . But as they approached , she began to struggle violently , screaming " Don't touch me ! Please , don't touch me ! " Aiden was stunned . He hadn't wanted to believe it when Linda told him , but now he saw it with his own eyes . To him , in looked like Vivian was truly unhinged . Meanwhile , Sienna found Vivian missing when she woke up . She hurried downstairs , and then saw the chaos . Vivian was surrounded by guards , clearly triggered . " Get away from her ! " she yelled . " If you dare touch her , I will send you to hell " The sound was so cold , so filled with raw killing intent , that everyone froze in their tracks . It was a pressure so immense it felt like the air had turned to ice . Linda's heart plummeted . She forgot Sienna was here too ! " Sienna , it's not what it looks like ! " Aiden stammered , " We didn't do anything ! Vivian she suddenly had an episode . I wa3 just going to take her to the hospital . " Sienna ignored him completely . She walked straight to Vivian , her voice softening to a gentle murmur . " Vivian . It's okay . I'm here ." " Sienna … " Hearing that beloved voice , Vivian slowly began to surface from the suffocating depths of her terror . She looked up and saw the raw pain in Sienna's eyes , and the dam of her own grief broke . Sienna had only learned the true extent of Vivian's psychological trauma last night . She couldn't imagine the agony Vivian must have endured , forcing herself to appear normal every single day , with no one to help her , no one who cared , and no money for treatment . The guilt was a physical weight , heavier than any wound. It was her fault . If she hadn't gone abroad , her sister would never have been broken like this . Vivian sobbed , throwing herself into her arms . She had hurt Sienna last night , and today she had lost control again . Her body shook with anguish , every tear a silent confession of the burden she felt she was . She trembled , overwhelmed by despair . " I should stay away from you , " she whispered , trying to pull away . " There's something wrong with me . " Sienna's eyes burned with unshed tears . Seeing her once proud , vibrant sister so full of self - loathing was a pain worse than death . She pulled her into a fierce , unyielding hug . " You are my sister ," she said , her voice thick with emotion . " My most beloved sister . You are perfect . And there is nothing wrong with you . Vivian , I'm back now . You never have to suffer again . " Vivian cried , clinging to her as if she were the only solid thing in a collapsing world . " Sienna , dear , I don't mean to interfere , Linda began , her voice dripping with false concern , " but Vivian is clearly unwell . I really think you should take her to see a psychiatrist - ouch ! " Her words were cut off as Sienna's foot connected sharply with her stomach , sending her flying across the room . She landed in a heap , the wind knocked out of her . " Sienna ! " Aiden roared . " What are you doing ? That is your stepmother ! You've gone too far ! " 1/3 7:38 pm DD Chapter 18 Sienna gently positioned Vivian behind her . " Father , you're not the first to notice I've gone too far . If you say one more word , I'll hit you too , " she sneered . " I have a long list of grievances to settle with you , but now I see … you stopped being our father a long time ago . " Aiden's face turned purple with rage . " You brat ! What are you talking about ? " " I'll deal with you later . For now , get out of my sight . " Sienna said , then pulled out her phone and called Lana . " Bring up the security footage ." Linda , hearing the word " footage , " panicked . She didn't know there were still cameras . She'd had them all removed when she first moved in . After the footage arrived , Sienna hauled Aiden in front of the large television screen and played the video . They watched as Linda whispered her cruel taunts with sadistic delight , deliberately triggering Vivian's trauma . Horror flashed across Aiden's eyes . He didn't expect Linda to say such things . Watching Aiden's expression , a terrifyingly serene smile touched Sienna's lips . " Father , " she said , her voice the calm at the center of a hurricane , " I'm going to give you one chance . Bring me the man who hurt Vivian when she was sixteen . And don't you dare tell me you don't know . If you fail , I will have you committed to a long - term care facility . What happens to you there … well , you can pray for a quick end ." In that moment , Sienna was not a woman . She was a demon . Aiden felt a primal fear grip him . He swallowed hard , his face pale and slick with sweat . For a terrifying instant , he truly believed she would kill him . He scrambled out of the room without another word . Linda , seeing her protector flee , panicked and grabbed his arm . " Darling , where are you going ? " Aiden shook her off . He had no time for her hysterics . He knew Sienna wasn't bluffing . Sienna strolled over to where Linda was cowering . Linda scrambled backward until her back hit a wall . " What do you want ? " she stammered . " If you touch me , I'll call the police ! I'll ruin your reputation ! " Sienna laughed , a short , sharp , ugly sound . " You think you're worthy ? " " You brat ! " Linda hissed through gritted teeth but didn't dare make a move . Sienna turned to Vivian , her expression softening . She ruffled her sister's hair , and her next words were utterly shocking . " Vivian . Go on . Hit her . " Linda's eyes nearly popped out of her head . " Sienna , this is madness ! " She glanced at Vivian . " That coward ? ' she thought . ' She wouldn't dare . ' Vivian stared , her eyes wide with shock and confusion . " She hit you , " Sienna said gently . " And she insulted you . Aren't you going to get even ? Don't you want to slap that smug look off her face ? Doesn't it eat you up inside ? " Eat me up ? Vivian stunned and thought . Of course it did . She wanted to tear Linda limb from limb . The memories of her cruelty were a fire in her gut . But she was afraid . Every time she had ever tried to fight back , Linda's retribution had been swift and terrible . The hunger , the darkness …. she was so afraid . Sienna gently tilted her sister's chin up . " It's time to collect your debts , " she said , as if discussing a simple transaction . " Go on . What she did to you , you do to her . But double it . " 2/3