I Forgot I Ever Loved You (Zoe and Hayden) novel Chapter 566

Holden was just a child, lacking the resilience of an adult. The moment Hayden's expression darkened, the boy folded.

Sienna turned pale, frantically shooting Holden pointed looks to keep his mouth shut.

But Holden didn't dare lie to Hayden.

He knew Hayden favored him, but he had never seen the man look so severe. The five-year-old couldn't handle the intimidation and spilled everything through his trembling.

"I threw the first punch."

Nita immediately bristled.

"Even if Holden did it, the little bitch deserved it. She's just like her mother—begging for a beating. What's wrong with Holden teaching her a lesson? If a Thorne wants to put someone in their place, they have it coming. If it weren't for Zoe's framing, would Sienna and Holden have been exposed online and embarrassed our family? Don't make things difficult for him—"

"Mom, I'll have Colin take you home."

Hayden cut Nita off, shifting his gaze to Sienna.

"You and your mother should leave too. I need to have a word with Holden."

Terrified, Sienna refused to budge.

"Hayden, Holden is still sick. Let me stay with him. Ask whatever you want, but I'm his mother. I'll take full responsibility for his actions."

Colin stepped forward. Nita was furious but powerless against Hayden.

Not even Grandmother Beatrice could control this grandson, let alone Nita. She knew exactly how ruthless her eldest son could be.

She was very clear on what kind of man her son was.

Mrs. Winters had been terrified ever since Hayden forced Holden to call him 'Uncle Hayden'.

Once Hayden had his assistant escort Nita out, Mrs. Winters lost all nerve. Without even a word to Sienna, she scurried away in disgrace.

Sienna feared that in her absence, Hayden might extract something detrimental from Holden. Claiming full responsibility was her only chance to salvage Hayden's favor.

Hayden didn't force Sienna to leave, but he wasn't about to let Holden off the hook either.

"Why did you hit Lily? She's a girl, and she's your sister."

A crisp slap landed across Holden's face.

Five bright red finger marks immediately bloomed on his pale cheek.

"You ignorant little brat! How dare you spout nonsense when your Uncle Hayden asks you a question? Answer him properly, and don't you dare lie. If you speak one more word of nonsense, I won't let you off either. I'll beat you half to death today! Who told you to hit your sister?"

Sienna struck Holden like a madwoman until Hayden grabbed her arm and yanked her back.

She was no match for his strength, her makeup ruined by her tears.

Out of Hayden's sight, Sienna's viciousness terrified Holden. Dazed by the blow, he stared blankly, his tears pooling but too scared to fall.

"If you ever touch your sister again, I'll be the first to deal with you. Do you hear me, you little beast?" When Hayden heard Sienna call Holden a beast, his eyebrows shot up. One sharp glare from him, and Sienna froze in terror.

Realizing she had crossed a line, she swallowed her words, her voice still thick with sobs.

"Hayden, I'll discipline Holden properly. He was in the wrong this time."

Sienna didn't dare meet Hayden's eyes until he stood up. His voice dripped with unprecedented coldness, throwing the words at her like ice.