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Alyssa put on a cold expression as she explained, “Yes, it was Lauren who called me and informed me about the situation. I then alerted Grandpa. I was just lending a helping hand. Mr. Walsh, please don’t read too much into it.”
“The fact that you told Grandpa about it shows that you still care for me,” Jeremy shamelessly pointed out.
Alyssa could deny her intention as much as she liked, but he’d somehow find a way to prove that she cared.
She snickered at him. “Sure, if you’d like to think so.”
Newton sighed. “Oh, so that was what happened. My dear Lauren is a kind and helpful soul. She might not have grown up by my side, but thankfully, she did not turn into a rotten apple living with that witch.
“On the other hand, Betty has been spoiled rotten by my son, who couldn’t tell right from wrong. She hasn’t learned anything good from her mom and nearly landed herself in prison. My hair almost turned grey fretting about her scandals!”
Alyssa chimed in, “Lauren’s a good kid. She was closest to me when I was living with the Walsh’s, and she was always kind to me.”
The mention of Lauren brought back memories of her marriage, which once again brought her heartache.
Nevertheless, she remained composed and added, “I could even say that I wouldn’t have survived my time at Seaview Manor without Lauren’s companionship.”
Newton picked up her undertone. Feeling sorry for Alyssa, he shot a disapproving look at Jeremy. Jeremy’s eyes dimmed as he put on a troubled expression, filled with remorse and pain.
“Grandpa, I have something that I’m not sure if I should discuss with you. If it’s inappropriate, just forget about it,” Alyssa said hesitantly.
Jeremy hurriedly reassured her, “Don’t worry. You can talk about anything you want-nothing is off-limits.”
Alyssa silently rolled her eyes at Jeremy and mused, “Did I ask for your opinion, you jerk?”
“Go on, Allison! I believe you wanted to discuss this after careful consideration,” Newton said gently.
“Grandpa, I hope you can step in and bring Lauren out of Seaview Manor to live with you,” Alyssa voiced out without reservations because she treated Newton as family.
Jeremy concurred, “I agree.”
Alyssa shot back, “I never asked for your input.”
He narrowed his eyes and grinned. “It’s okay. Even if you didn’t ask for my opinion, I wholeheartedly support the idea.”
She glared at him irritatedly and clenched her jaw. She was so frustrated that she nearly left the car.
Newton asked with concern, “Allison, did you suggest this because something happened to Lauren?”
“She is autistic, but her parents are busy taking care of the family and running a company. I’m afraid they don’t have time to look after her, which will not help her condition at all.
“My hope is for Lauren to stay with you and enjoy your company. Her condition will improve with your presence, and it would put my mind at ease to have her by your side,” Alyssa explained without mentioning Betty’s mistreatment of Lauren. Instead, she considered the best interests of Lauren and
Newton.
Moreover, she didn’t want to meddle excessively in the Walsh’s’ family affairs.
“Allison, you’re very considerate. It’s my fault for not thinking of Lauren’s best interests, even though I’m her grandfather,” Newton admitted regretfully with a furrowed brow.
He patted the back of Alyssa’s hand and promised, “My dear, I understand your concerns. I’ll have Ben pick up Lauren from Seaview Manor tomorrow moming. She’ll come to live with me.”
Meanwhile, the atmosphere within Seaview Manor had reached a new low. The spectacle hadn’t bolstered Javier’s authority within the household. On the contrary, it had subjected him to humiliation by his own father in the presence of the household staff, causing him to lose face as the patriarch.
Following this incident, Javier changed into fresh attire and left the house to release his pent-up frustration. He also informed his family that he would be spending the night away, leaving Sophia alone in
She fumed at the thought of losing Javier’s affection just after she had regained his favor. She hated Newton for messing it up for her, and she equally resented Alyssa.
“Fuck that Gid man! And that bitch, Alyssa! They both deserve to rot!” Sophia muttered in growing anger, her rage taking hold of her until she trembled like a madwoman.
Then, she heard a knock on the door. She instantly snapped, “Who is that? I said not to disturb me!”
“M-Madam, do you want to take a look downstairs?” a maid mumbled fearfully from the other side of the door.
“What is it now?”
“M-Ms. Betty is beating up Ms. Lauren. We dare not get involved. Won’t you check out the situation?”
Just as a spectacle had ended, another was about to start. As Javier and Jeremy weren’t home, Betty was emboldened to act out.
She was convinced that Lauren had leaked news of Jeremy’s punishment to Newton. So, she marched to Lauren’s room and dragged Lauren to the living room by her hair. She seemed to have picked up a thing or two from Javier and decided to reenact the punishment right away.
“B-Betty, let go of me! My scalp hurts!” Lauren pleaded, tears welling up as she felt the pain in her hair.
“You little traitor! Bitch! Oh, it hurts? Great. I’ll teach you a lesson for selling out!” Betty cursed vehemently while delivering a stinging slap to Lauren’s face.
‘Ouch!”
The loud slap echoed through the hall, leaving the household staff shocked and concerned for Lauren.
However, they remained powerless to intervene as mere employees.
Lauren covered her face and wept, “Betty, it’s all my fault! I will not repeat my mistake!”
She knew that no one would come to her help. She had wanted to fight back, but her body curled into a ball in a cowardly manner.
Betty was not only Newton’s favorite granddaughter but also her parents’ beloved child. How could
Lauren possibly stand up against her?
While Alyssa might have had the option to leave the family, Lauren saw no alternative but to endure silently in the hopes of surviving within the household.
“Ms. Lauren!” Crying, Nina ran to Lauren and hugged the latter. She implored, “Ms. Betty, she’s Mr. Javier’s daughter too. What right do you have to punish her?”
“Huh?” Betty chuckled at the absurdity of it all, placing her hand on her hip and glaring at the two of them.”
You idiot, I didn’t know you had an ally in this house!”
“N-Nina, just leave me alone! Run!” Lauren hurriedly covered Nina’s mouth, knowing she would be powerless to protect Nina if Betty flew into a rage. She knew what Betty was capable of doing.
“I’m not leaving!” Nina clung to Lauren tightly and stared at Betty through her tears. “I won’t abandon you, even if it means I’m blacklisted in Solana City! Ms. Betty, do you realize you’ve broken the law? You shouldn’t have hit your sister! That’s against the law.”
“Ahahaha! How hilarious! Who do you think you are, raising your voice at me?” Betty cackled and
Incensed, and a few were even itching to retaliate, but others held them back.
Each was well aware of the Walsh’s’ influence in Solana City. Acting on impulse might cost them their livelihoods in the city permanently.
Despite their anger at Betty, they were just servants who had to think twice for the sake of their jobs and their families.
“Betty Walsh!” Lauren growled. She could tolerate Betty hitting her, but she was enraged when Nina got hurt as well. Anger blazed like wildfire in her eyes.
Betty was stunned by Lauren’s rare temper and screamed back, “What? Did you just call me by my full name?”
She thought Lauren must have lost her mind to defend a mere servant..
“You’ve hurt Nina. Apologize to her now!” Lauren sprang up from the ground, her delicate shoulders trembling with anger as she fixed a piercing gaze on her sister. This was one of Lauren’s rare outbursts.
“Apologize to her? Hahaha! You’re delusional!” Betty laughed, but she was interrupted by Lauren’s next move. Lauren snarled and charged at her like an angry bull at lightning speed.
Before anyone could react, she had knocked Betty onto the ground. Betty landed on her back like an upturned turtle, narrowly avoiding an embarrassing flash of her skirt.
The servants around them snorted and let out stifled laughs.
“Lauren Walsh!” Betty seethed with anger as if she might spontaneously combust. She sprang to her feet, feeling an urge to tear Lauren into pieces.
“Come up here! Hold her down right now!” Betty commanded. The two stocky maids, who were loyal to Sophia and Betty, rushed over right away and held Lauren’s arms.
Lauren fought back with all her might, her eyes wide with rage. “Let go of me!” However, she was easily lifted off her floor, given her petite frame and slender limbs.
“You little bitch! Not even God can save you now!” Betty rolled up her sleeves and gave Lauren a hard slap across the face.
Lauren saw stars and groaned in pain. Her thin nightdress clung to her skin, soaked in sweat.
Betty derived pleasure from Lauren’s suffering. She could finally release her pent-up frustration on her personal punching bag.
She remarked, “You won’t look good with the blush on just one cheek. Let me even it out for you.”