Bedeviling

Bedeviling Bethany lives with a bully she can’t escape, constantly tormented at every turn. There is only one way she can make it stop, but will it really end the bedeviling? Excerpt: “Are there problems at home?” Andrews asked, staring pointedly at her bruised cheek. As she had spent the duration of the meeting sobbing in the bathroom, the concealer was long gone. Despite his concern, it was clear he wasn’t pleased with her. “N-no, sir.” “If you need help…” “No, sir. I-I fell. That’s all.” “So there’s nothing going on to interfere with your work?” Twisting a soggy tissue in her hands, she evaded his probing eyes. “N-no, sir.” Andrews leaned back in his chair, his brows drawing together even more when its sharp squeak made Bethany jump. “You’re sure.” “Y-yes, sir.” ...