Chapter 22 You Deserved That Slap
Chapter 22 You Deserved That Slap
He was implying that Roseanne wasn’t part of the Sylvester family.
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“Grandpa, Rosie is also part of the Sylvester family!” Zachary’s face darkened as he looked coldly at Raymond. “What did you do? Why did Rosie hit you?”
Hearing that Roseanne was the one who hit him, Aurora stopped crying.
Roseanne was not someone who would resort to violence without reason
“Ray, what did you do?”
Under everyone’s gaze, Raymond felt immense pressure and suddenly regretted taking a leave of absence.
His friends might be easily fooled, but his family members weren’t that stupid.
He glanced sideways and muttered under his breath, “It’s.”
“What is it?”
No one understood what he was saying.
Raymond looked to his mother for help, but she just snorted coldly and ignored him completely.
At that moment, Zachary shot him a piercing look. “Did you strike first?”
Raymond froze, his eyes widening.
No wonder he’s my brother. I can’t believe he heard that clearly
Seeing his reaction, Zachary immediately understood. “Raymond, you actually hit Rosie?”
Raymond didn’t think he was in the wrong. He insisted. “I didn’t do it on purpose! I just patted her face lightly, but she slapped me hard!”
“Are you sure it was light?”
Thinking of the loud slap, Raymond slumped his shoulders and weakly said, “Okay, maybe it wasn’t that light, but I really didn’t do it on purpose.
Aurora gave him a slightly resentful look. “Even if it wasn’t on purpose, you still slapped her. Ray, you deserved that slap.”
“I know. That’s why I didn’t blame her.”
Zachary’s tone turned eerie. “You actually thought about blaming her?”
Henry’s voice was cold. “If Ray didn’t do it on purpose, then she shouldn’t have used that much force. They’re a family but acting like enemies now.”
Trovan nodded in agreement. “Exactly. Even Claire went to apologize in person, yet she still refused to come back. What. does she expect you to go and apologize in person?”
“If she doesn’t want to come back, then so be it. Do I really need her as a granddaughter? I’m warning you all. No one is allowed to go begging her to return! The Sylvester family’s pride will not bend for an immature young lady!”
Claire clenched her fists. For the first time, she felt a desire to leave the Sylvester family.
Even though they were the ones who had wronged Roseanne, asking for forgiveness from their own family was a matter of disgrace to Henry.
They had never truly considered Roseanne as family.
At that moment, Claire finally understood why Aurora had distanced herself
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Chapter 22 You Deserved That Slap
It wasn’t because of her cold personality, nor because they favored Aurora.
It was because this family had never intended to accept her.
Memories pierced Claire’s heart like a sharp needle, leaving her drowning in regret.
Henry kept a stern face.
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The atmosphere was heavy, yet Trovan seemed to consider himself an outsider, even going so far as to cheerfully hum a
Tune.
Henry shot him a cold look. “And you, go and bring her back. If you can’t, pack your things and get out!”
Trovan muttered under his breath and unwillingly headed out
His marriage had been arranged. Neither he nor his wife had wanted it. They had been living apart for years, but every time, his father forced him to bring her back.
Just as Henry was about to go upstairs, the butler hurried in. “Old Mr. Sylvester, Old Mr. Erwin Scott from the Scott family is here. He brought Mr. and Mrs. Galanis with him.”
Eula had spent the night in jail, so it was expected that Jerome and Keisha would come to plead on her behalf, but why was Erwin getting involved?
Henry sat down in the main seat of the living room. “Chire, take Aurora upstairs.”
Claire was stunned and frowned. “Dad, you’re not planning to let that girl off, are you?”
If it weren’t for that girl’s lies, she wouldn’t have ended up in conflict with Roseanne.
As long as she was here, no one would be able to let Eula off the book!
“I know what I’m doing. Take Aury upstairs!”
His voice was full of authority. Claire pressed her lips together. After glancing at Zachary’s serious expression and Raymond’s careless demeanor, she then turned on her heel to leave.
It was clear she was furious
Seeing this, Aurora quickly followed.
Henry watched them go, rubbing his temples in frustration.
Rosear
Ever since Roseanne returned, there hadn’t been a moment of peace in this house.
Soon, the butler ushered the three visitors in.
Leading the way was an elderly man with graying hair and glasses, his high cheekbones making him look rather severe
Jerome Calanis and Keisha Scott carried several large bags of expensive gifts, their faces stiff with awkward, apologetic smiles.
The Scott and Calanis families were already relatives, and now, with the marriage allance in place, their bond had growTI
stronger.
The Galanis family was far inferior to the Sylvester family, so they knew they would be at a disadvantage in this conversation They could only seek the Scott family’s support.
Erwin was worried that the scandal involving Yvonne and Brandon would escalate and damage the Scott family’s reputation. He used this opportunity to visit Henry and gauge his stance.
Zachary and Raymond remained indifferent, but Henry greeted them warmly
“Erwin, there’s no need for such formality! You didn’t have to bring all these gifts.”
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His words carried the subtle arrogance of someone in a superior position. Though Erwin felt annoyed, he didn’t let it shop 3
Chapter 22 You Deserved That Slap
“It’s been a while since cour families have gathered Given your mobility me. I figured I should come instead
home.
or what they used to be. Unlike you. Erwin Your’re sull lting in the landness world. You
Just a few days ago, a bartender had accidentally spilled wine on him at a business gathering Unfortunately, the bartender Happened maramille somcor from the Scott family, sparking a flurry od mora.
The media outlets will say anything fea views of Groups los already issued a warning” Erwin changed the subject “1 heard that Trovan upert los wife again? Ever since Sophia passed away, these boysalon’t even know how to keep their own wivesloppy
Lawin’s voice softened when he mentioned Sophia’s name.
Zachary and Haymond exchanged glances, both seeing the same helpless expression in each other’s eyes.
Here we go aga
fiver lifty years ago, everyone knew that Erwin had been in love with Henry’s wile, Sophia Everyone thought they would end up together 1ut out of nowhere, Henry appeared
Henry was an orphan, but he was handsome, sweet talking, and thick–skinned. To win Sophia over, he even changed his surname to Sylvester and became the matrilocal son–in–law of the Sylvester family
Ca
They married in a flash, shocking everyone.
Soon after, Erwin also got married
Since then, the relationship between the two families has become both delicate and awkward.
Henry and Erwin had been competing with each other their entire lives Even in their twilight years, they never missed at chance to take a jal
Everyone in their social circle was used to it.
When giants clashed, the smaller ones suffered Jerome and Keisha didn’t dare breathe too loudly, sitting stiffly in place.
Henry sighed and stroked his beard. “Yes, my Sophia was too heartless. She just left like that, leaving me to deal with a bunch of ungrateful brats. And now, my granddaughter’s husband has his eye on your granddaughter. He’s even divorcing my girl
for her
Hearing this, Erwin felt a sharp pang in his chest
When he was young, Henry had stolen the woman he loved, turning him into a laughingstock.
Now that he was old, his granddaughter had stolen Henry’s granddaughter’s husband, and once again, he was the Laughingstock
Luckily, Brandow and Roseanne had signed a premiptial agreement. He could find a loophole to protect the Scott family’s reputation
“Brandon signed an agreement with Aurora. If people didn’t know better, they’d think my granddaughter was the
homewrecker here”
