[Brother, what do we do? How can we stop it?]
“You wait here, sister. I’m going to the TV station to pull their main circuit breaker.”
Lucas, fuming, started for the door. He couldn’t let that interview continue for another second, couldn’t let that little brat keep spouting lies that would break Natalie’s heart.
Just then, the old butler, Arthur, stepped in his way.
“Young Master, where are you going? Your father gave specific instructions that you were not to leave the house.”
“Arthur, I’m just stepping out for a minute. I’ll be right back.”
The butler stood his ground. Just then, on the television screen, Marie walked onto the studio set.
“Hanley.”
The sound of Marie’s voice sent a wave of revulsion through Lucas, raising goosebumps on his arms.
Hanley saw Marie and immediately ran to her. “Auntie, you’re here!” he cried. “Auntie, I really, really want you to be my mommy.”
Marie swept Hanley into a hug, her eyes glistening with tears. “Oh, Hanley. How could Natalie hit you? Why didn't you tell me? You are our precious treasure, how could she treat you like this? This is all my fault. Your mother is taking out her jealousy of me on you. You poor child. I am so sorry.”
“Auntie, don’t blame yourself. I don’t care if Mommy hits me. I just can’t stand by and watch people slander you.”
“You’re just a child. You shouldn’t have to carry this burden. The adults will handle this.”
“But Auntie, I just want to be a man who can protect you. Ever since I was born, you’re the one who has loved me the most. I just want to be your shield. I want to show you that Hanley is a little man now, and I can protect you.”
With Lucas having neutralized the troll farm, there was no one to praise the saccharine, nauseating performance.
Lucas was practically vibrating with rage. They were still acting.
Even a helicopter would be too slow to get him there now.

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I love the sarcastic comebacks. Quite amusing!...