Chapter 268 Alaina Attacked Maia
This was just too unbelievable for Helen.
I’m Ruth’s daughter, and that lowly maid was actually the biological child of the Somertons?
How could that be possible?
* Pearls.
Ruth let out a long sigh. “Back then, I was the one taking care of Alaina’s baby after she gave birth. You were about the same age, and babies grew up very quickly. Alaina didn’t come to see the child often, so it’s normal that she couldn’t tell the difference.
“I did it all so you could have a better life. Can you understand me, even a little?”
Helen stood frozen like a block of wood. She was at a loss.
Meanwhile, Alaina still had no idea what was going on.
She had gone to the market and bought chicken and salmon, hurrying home with her groceries.
She was in such a rush that she didn’t notice the scooter coming toward her.
It hit her square on, and she fell backward to the ground. The bags of groceries flew from her hands and landed a few feet away.
“I’m so sorry, are you okay?” Maia rushed over to help Alaina up and gathered her groceries, handing them back to her.
Alaina knew deep down it had been her fault for not watching the road, but her attitude changed the moment she recognized Maia. She puffed up with self–righteousness. “Are you blind, or were you trying to kill me on purpose?”
Maia’s expression held a trace of guilt. “I’m sorry. Although you weren’t watching the road, I could’ve been more careful, too. Luckily you’re not hurt.”
Alaina had already had a rough day and was in no mood to be reasonable. She seized the chance to vent all her frustration on Maia. “I wasn’t watching the road? Then why didn’t anyone else hit me but you? I bet you did it on purpose! Did Caroline send you to run me over?”
Maia’s eyes darkened. “What does Caroline have to do with this? It was clearly you who walked straight into
me.”
Smack!
Alaina slapped her hard across the face. “How dare you talk back? What did Caroline give you to make you defend her like a loyal dog?”
She didn’t hold back at all, venting every ounce of the day’s anger with that slap.
Maia clutched her stinging cheek./It’s not about what she gave me. Caroline treats me well, so I treat her well. It’s that simple. Unlike you cold–hearted and ungrateful Somertons! Carolin family, but not only do you ignore everything she’s done, you keep trying to tear cruel!”
s done so much for the down. That’s just plain
She had known about all the things Caroline endured with the Somertons and she usually kept quiet to avoid conflict.
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Chapter 268 Alaina Attacked Maia
It felt satisfying to use this chance to stand up for Caroline.
* Pears.
Alaina’s fury reached a boiling point. “You little brat! No one’s ever dared to talk to me like that! You–you-”
“What?” Maia glared back. “If you hadn’t gone too far, would I even be saying this? You brought this on yourself. If you keep bullying people like this, don’t be surprised when karma bites back!”
Alaina couldn’t believe that a lowly maid was talking down to her.
She refused to swallow the insult. With a furious snarl, she grabbed Maia by her long ponytail and dragged her toward a nearby alley.
“You’re clearly begging for a lesson. Today, I’ll step in for your mom and show you how to behave!”
She remembered how Ruth used to drag Maia into alleys and beat her.
She figured she should just be helping Ruth discipline her disobedient daughter.
“Let me go!” Maia cried, but her body was too thin and weak to break free. She struggled, but it was useless.
Alaina dragged her into the alley and violently threw her to the ground. Then she began kicking her without restraint.
“That’ll teach you to talk back! I’m gonna beat you to death, you brat!”
She kicked Maia with everything she had.
Ruth had never liked this daughter. She’d even once told Alaina that if Maia was useless, she’d be better off dead.
So now, Alaina didn’t care if she ended up seriously hurting Maia.
Each kick was harder than the last, and Maia had no chance to get up. She could only curl into herself, letting the blows land.
Maybe the reason she didn’t fight back was because her mother had beaten her like this many times before. That old, dreadful familiarity came rushing back, and her body froze in fear. She didn’t dare resist at all.
“What happened to that mouth of yours? Huh? Cat got your tongue?” Alaina sneered, landing another wild kick–this time hitting Maia’s eye.
“Aah!” Maia screamed, clutching her face. “My eye!”
Alaina thought she was faking it. With a smirk, she stomped down on Maia’s face. “It hurts now, huh? Remember, you brought this on yourself! If you ever dare to-”
But before she could finish, she caught sight of blood seeping through Maia’s fingers. It was flowing from her eye. Alaina’s triumphant smile instantly vanished. The words she was about to say died in her throat.
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