Following Melinda’s instructions, several men stepped forward to carry Jeremy away for treatment. Sophia finally
managed to break free from the men’s grasp and followed Jeremy. A concerned Melinda also joined the group
because the situation could turn dire if someone died.
The Holdens were not to be trifled with, especially considering Adam’s volatile temper.
Adam snorted when he saw how concerned his wife and eldest daughter were toward Jeremy. He then noticed that
his youngest daughter, Lilin, was still clutching her beloved bear doll.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLilin appeared to be more considerate when she chose to stay by her father’s side. Adam knelt and opened his
arms, saying, “Come here, Lilin! I’ll bring you to get some ice cream!”
Lilin took a step back and gazed at her stern father unhappily. She pouted and uttered, “You’re a meanie!”
Adam was taken aback and could not help but feel a bit hurt. “How could you say that about me? You made me feel
sad! I was seeking revenge for your sister because he bullied your sister first. I won’t allow anyone to bully you and
your sister! You might not understand this because you’re still young, but you will when you grow up! Let’s go get
your favorite vanilla ice cream while Mom isn’t here. You’re not going to continue thinking that I’m a bad person
after that, right?”
Lilin seemed to show some resistance to her father’s kindness. Her cheeks puffed out, and she retorted, “Other
people have kind and gentle fathers. Mine is fierce and mean. My classmates are scared of me and won’t play with
me!”
Adam’s expression soured. “Which one of your classmates is afraid to play with you? Tell me, and I’ll have a good
‘talk’ with those naughty kids’ parents tomorrow! That’ll teach them to instill some manners in their children!”
Lilin clung to her little bear doll and turned away stubbornly. “I don’t want you to come to my kindergarten, or I’ll
never make any friends again! You’re a big meanie!” She ran off to look for her mother after that, leaving Adam
bewildered.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm‘Am I that fierce?’ Adam thought. ‘I’m being fierce toward outsiders, not family! What an ungrateful little rascal!’
…
After preparing some milk for Joey, Corinne frowned when she noticed that the call on her cell phone had been
disconnected.
Joey was able to consume solid food for all three meals, but he still wanted milk before bedtime. She left the phone
on the table while preparing the milk, and she returned to see that the call had ended.
“Did you touch the phone?” Corinne inquired.
Joey was engrossed with his toy car, but Corinne’s question prompted him to look up and shake his head. “I didn’t.”