Chapter 4
Dylan’s movements suddenly froze, the hammer suspended in mid–air.
A flash of panic crossed his eyes, but he quickly masked it.
“Dad, you’re back? Wendy pushed Lily down the stairs…”
John’s arrival undoubtedly brought me a lifeline.
Fighting through the excruciating pain, I said in a hoarse voice, “I didn’t push her… she fell on her own…”
Dylan glared at me furiously. “Look at Lily’s condition, and you’re still making excuses!”
“Dad, look at her–such a vicious woman doesn’t deserve to stay in the Sullivan family!”
I let out a cold laugh and retorted, “Dylan, you’re getting better and better at twisting the truth.”
“Whether I pushed her or not, the security cameras can prove it.”
“And what gives you the right to break my fingers? Who do you think you are?”
“This is vigilante justice–it’s illegal!”
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Lily looked at John with tearful eyes, saying weakly, “Mr. Sullivan, I’m fine… don’t blame Dr. Jones, I was just careless…”
“Slap!”
A resounding slap landed on Dylan’s face as John’s fury nearly set the entire hall ablaze.
“Is this how I raised you? Acting on emotion without even investigating?”
His gaze fell on my mangled fingers, his brow furrowing deeply.
The next second, he lifted me into his arms.
“Get the car ready, now!”
Lily continued sobbing pitifully nearby. “Uncle John…”
“Shut up!”
John’s sharp gaze swept over her.
“Do you think you can call me Uncle John? You’re a servant- remember your place!”
“Dad! Lily isn’t a servant anymore–I’m going to marry her!”
Dylan shouted excitedly.
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“Slap!” Another resounding slap.
“Dylan, do you think you’ve grown wings? Guards, give this presumptuous maid twenty slaps!”
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John, barely in his forties, displayed the unmistakable authority of someone in a position of power, causing Dylan to instinctively step back.
Two bodyguards immediately stepped forward and restrained Lily.
“Don’t worry, no one can bully you.”
John looked down at me, his eyes gentle.
I leaned against him, sobbing softly. “My hand hurts so much… thank goodness you came…”
Dylan stared at us intently, completely ignoring Lily’s screams.
“Dad, you and Wendy are too intimate–this isn’t appropriate. I know I was wrong, please put her down.”
“What’s inappropriate about it?”
“Next month, Wendy and I will be having our wedding. From now on, don’t address her by her first name–she’ll be your
elder.”
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“What?! I won’t allow it!”
Dylan cried out in shock.
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“My affairs aren’t for you to dictate.” John’s voice turned cold.
Just then, the butler reported that the car was ready. John carried me out with long strides. Before leaving, I glanced back at the devastated Dylan, feeling a surge of satisfaction.
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