Arya's heart tightened and her hands trembled. Harriet's words pierced her heart like an ice cone, making her a little breathless. Her face immediately turned pale and she unconsciously put her hand on her lower abdomen.
She slapped Harriet with the other hand and shouted, "How dare you?!"
She could tolerate anything, but she would never tolerate anyone doing harm to her child.
But just then.
Henry walked out of the study and saw this scene. His face darkened instantly.
Harriet would watch TV in the living room every day. She had figured out his daily routine and knew that he would come out at this time.
Thus, she deliberately said that, angering Arya and ruining her image in front of Henry.
She would never let Arya get Henry's approval and completely integrate into the Jones Family!
"What are you doing?" Henry said in a deep voice.
Harriet did not say anything, but covered her face, lowered her head, and sobbed softly.
She knew that at this moment, Henry would feel more guilty if she didn't say anything.
"Henry, don't be angry. It's all my fault." Harriet wiped away her tears and looked up at him.
The palm print on her face was clearly visible.
Arya slapped her hard. She did not regret it. She would never allow anyone to hurt her child.
Henry looked at Arya and said in a calm voice, "Tell me, what's going on?"
"Henry, it really has nothing to do with Arya." Harriet said first, looking aggrieved.
"What's wrong?" Bridget came out of the bathroom and saw this scene. What had happened when she went to the bathroom?
Arya closed her eyes and said nothing. She knew that Harriet had deliberately provoked her just now.
"Actually, I know that I'm redundant here. Even if you and Grandpa are good friends, I'm not a member of the Jones Family. Besides, I had a relationship with Xavier before. I know that Arya is unhappy." Harriet lowered her head and said as she wiped her tears.
"This is your home. I promised I'd take care of you, and I will. Tell me what's going on." Henry put his hands on his back as if it wouldn't be over until Arya explained it clearly.
Bridget was completely confused. She didn't know what had happened and stood aside, not knowing what she could say.
Daisy coaxed Ryan to sleep. Hearing the noise in the living room, she came out of the room, closed the door, and walked into the living room.
Like Bridget, she didn't know what had happened and looked at Henry in a daze. "What are you angry about?"
He snorted coldly. "I've promised the old chief that I would take good care of Harriet. I can't go back on my word. As long as she's here, she's a member of the Jones Family. No one is allowed to bully her." Speaking of this, Henry looked at Arya, "You must justify your action!"
Arya had nothing to say, and even if she explained, Henry might not believe her.
He didn't like Arya at all. What happened just now would only make him hate her more.
She was helpless.
Daisy protected Arya behind her, frowned, and glanced at Harriet. It seemed that it had something to do with Harriet. She asked, "What's going on?"
Harriet knew that Daisy had accepted Arya now. She looked down at her toes for a long time without saying anything.
"Why didn't you say anything?" Daisy never liked her, and now she stirred up trouble again, so Daisy hated her even more.
"What's going on? Just tell me." Henry was obviously supporting Harriet. He thought it must be Arya's fault. After all, he saw her slap Harriet with his own eyes.
Harriet bit her lip and looked at Arya, "Arya..."
"You can say whatever you want. Don't worry, I won't refute you. After all, I slapped you." Arya paused and said in a deep voice, "But there's always a reason for me to do it. Maybe people won't believe me, but I, as a mother, would do anything worse than slap you to protect my child! I don't regret slapping you."
"Arya, I don't understand what you're saying. What did I do to you?" Harriet looked at her with tears and grievances in her eyes.
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