âLet go! Let go!â Donna screamed in pain, releasing Laurenâs hand. At the same time, Zoe took a few steps backward in shock.
Donna kicked and hit Richle, but he refused to release her.
âDonât hit Richie! No!â Lauren fell on top of the Dobermann to protect him.
Filled with resentment, Zoe kicked Lauren again amidst the chaos.
âZoe Harper!â A stem voice cut through the turmoil, making Zoe freeze. Her leg was suspended mid-air when she was caught red-handed.
She stiffly spun around, her heart leaping into her throat. She mumbled, âL-Landonâ¦â
Landon stood tall at the entrance, seething with anger. His expression darkened.
His chest heaved as his eyes glinted with an impending storm.
Lauren, still unaware of Landonâs return, hugged Richie tight and shut her eyes. She curled into a ball, quivering pitifully.
Donna nearly fainted from the shock of Landonâs arrival and momentarily forgot about her pain. No one had expected him to return so abruptly after he had gone out.
âZoe, did you hit Lauren?â Landon confronted Zoe, his eyes wavering as he took in Laurenâs bruised and swollen face. He closed in on Zoe.
Zoe involuntarily shivered when she saw an expression in Landonâs eyes that she had never witnessed before. It was terrifying.
She couldnât justify her behavior, but she believed Landon wouldnât be too hard on her, no matter much he loved Lauren, After all, she was his precious sister. Family came before anything-or so she thought.
âYes, I hit her! Landon, youâve gone too far. You disappointed and hurt me!â
how Tears streamed down her face as she wept and wailed, âYou sent me off to Yoarkley and didnât check in on me at all. Not even a call!
âAnd this is why-youâve been spending time with this bitch! You dumped your sister for her! Landon, are you-â
Midway through her rant, a resounding slap echoed through the living room. Landon was devoid of emotion as he delivered a slap to Zoeâs face.
Zoeâs head turned to the side upon impact, her cheek immediately displaying a vivid red mark from the force of a grown manâs slap. The slap hurt like hell, and it shattered Zoeâs heart.
Angelina, who had just walked into the living room, looked astonished by the scene. Landon had always been a loving and protective brother to Zoe, so the idea of him hitting her had never crossed Angelinaâs mind. It was truly a shocking right.
âZoe, I cannot believe that the evil and hateful woman in front of me is my sister,â Landon remarked without looking at her.
a Heartbroken, he instead held onto Laurenâs arm and pulled her into a hug. He added, âOr have I spoiled you rotten? Are you no longer my innocent baby sister?â