He Gave Me Hearing, Then Taught Me What Silence Really Means novel Chapter 297

Lydia hesitated, feigning an attempt to smooth things over. "Arthur, it's not a big deal. Josie is just talking nonsense."

Josie's eyes grew red, making her look incredibly wronged.

The old patriarch slammed his hand on the table. "Move your hand and let her speak."

Only then did Lydia reluctantly pull her hand away, letting out a heavy sigh.

Josie wiped the tears from her cheeks as Arthur reached out to her. "Look at how upset the poor child is. Come here, Sweetie. Tell me exactly what happened with this mean lady. I will handle it for you."

Josie's eyes were brimming with pleading tears. "It's a woman named Juniper. Last time I took a kitten to the Metropolitan Vet Clinic, she slapped Mom right across the face. Dad was standing right there, but he didn't even get mad at her. Great-grandpa, it hurts my feelings so much. That woman broke the bracelet this time too, but Dad got it fixed and made Mom take the blame. Dad is mean! Wahhh..."

Her cries were loud and utterly convincing. Arthur gently patted her back. "Alright now, Sweetie. Don't cry, it's okay."

"Great-grandpa, does Dad not love Mom anymore? Does he love that mean lady outside instead? Am I not going to have a home soon? The TV shows always say that stepmoms abuse kids. I don't want to starve, and I don't want to get beaten up in secret."

Arthur drew in a sharp, furious breath. He barked an order to the nearby staff. "Tell Nelson to get his ass back here! Tell him to get back here right this second!"

Someone immediately phoned Nelson. Lydia looked at Josie with an expression of deep concern. She couldn't say much in front of the patriarch, but she appeared visibly tense, playing the part of a woman terrified of her partner's wrath.

Witnessing this dynamic, Arthur only felt that Nelson was becoming more of a bastard by the day.

Nelson arrived at the estate forty minutes later. In the past, Arthur had always spoiled him. Coupled with Arthur's heart condition, he had rarely resorted to physical punishment. But this time, the old man couldn't hold back. The moment Nelson walked through the door, Arthur hurled a teacup right at him. "You ungrateful bastard! Brace yourself!"

Nelson's brows furrowed tightly as his gaze shot toward Lydia.

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