Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1494

Andrew's eyes were bloodshot as he roared in absolute fury. "Calm down, Laney! Your aunt is right! If you keep throwing this childish tantrum, all of Deep Blue Tech will pay the price for your sheer stupidity!"

The force of the slap was massive. Laney's head jerked to the side, strands of hair falling haphazardly across her face. She stumbled, her ears ringing so loudly she couldn't process what had just happened. Five stark, red finger marks rapidly bloomed across her pale skin.

Teresa panicked completely. She lunged forward, grabbing Andrew's arm, which was still suspended in mid-air, and yanked it back with all her might.

"What are you doing?!" she yelled, her voice thick with anger. "Why did you hit her?! She is your daughter! If you have something to say, say it! There is no need to get physical!"

After berating Andrew, she turned back, her eyes full of heartache as she carefully leaned in to inspect Laney's swollen cheek. "Laney, let me see... Are you hurt anywhere else? Does it hurt?" She coaxed gently, her own eyes reddening. "Please don't blame your father, he is just too frantic..."

But before she could finish, Laney sharply raised her arms and shoved Teresa away with immense force. "Get away from me! I don't need your pity!"

The shove caught Teresa completely off guard. Wearing high heels, she lost her balance and tumbled backward.

"Careful!" Andrew grabbed Teresa around the waist, pulling her securely into his arms.

Seeing Teresa nearly fall, his fury surged all over again. He glared coldly at Laney and reprimanded her fiercely. "You really haven't changed a bit! Still as impulsive and reckless as ever!"

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