âItâs really not that Iâm not letting things go,â Leah said softly. âThe things Sterling did this time are truly...â She paused. âA bit too much. Charles merely vented his anger at me, but Iâve repeatedly helped Sterling put in a few words. Iâm afraid itâll vex Charles. I hope you understand my situation.â
Listening to this, Sterling broke free of Nicoleâs arms and rushed over to snatch the phone. He immediately hung up the call. âF*ck, sheâs a scheming b*tch! Donât beg her. Mom and Dad will find a way to get me out!â
âSter...â Sophia frowned. âGive me the phone.â
The veins on Sterlingâs neck were getting hideous. âNo! Itâs not worth begging her!â
âSoph, here you go.â Nicole took the phone away while he was not paying attention and returned it to Sophia.
Clara looked stunned at the side and had no idea what happened earlier. How did the cleaner from Dream Club have anything to do with Mr. White?
Beep.
When Sophia took the phone, the phone vibrated. Leah had sent her a text message.
âIâm sorry for not being able to help. You can go and negotiate with Charles. If heâs willing to let it go, Iâll have no problem with it.â
There was a smiley emoji at the end.
Sophia licked her dry lips, and a dark gaze flashed under her eyes.
Negotiate with Charles?
It would be even harder to make him agree to let go of her brother.
When Sophia called Charlesâ phone, no one answered. Moreover, the police station was not going to release her brother anytime soon.
After Clara roughly knew the ins and outs, she kindly reminded them with a few words. âIntentional destruction of public and private property, coupled with deliberate injury, is not just a month of detention.â
She pointed to the older man who was talking to the police. âDo you see that? Thatâs my mentor, Zachary Johnson. A gold medal lawyer and Sail Lawyer Firmâs pillar! Mr. Harris personally hired my mentor, and Iâm telling you, Zacharyâs methods are shad...â
âWhatâs the little girl saying behind my back?â Zachary walked over and smiled at Sophia. Then, he grabbed Claraâs back collar and took her away.
Nicole had a worried expression. âWhat do we do now?â
âWhat are you pouting for?â Sterling, the implicated person, was indifferent about this. âMom and Dad wonât look on helplessly as I go to jail. I called them more than half an hour ago. They should be here anytime now.â
Nicoleâs expression changed drastically. She glanced at Sophia and scolded Sterling, âWhy did you call Mom and Dad? Did you lose your mind?â
âAnyhow, Iâll never beg that b*stard couple!â Sterling wrapped his hands around his chest. His words were full of fury. âIf you want me to beg them, Iâd rather die!â
As soon as his voice fell, the Whites rushed into the station.
Jenny tried to pamper Sterling who was in front of her. The rim of her eyes was red. James immediately charged toward Sophia and slapped her face.
âI told you to stay away from the Whites. Do you want me to die of anger? Will you only be happy then?!â
Jamesâ face flushed with anger, and he was breathing heavily.
Sophia felt the sting on her face. She covered her cheek and lowered her head. She then said, âIâm sorry. Itâs all my fault.â
The smell of blood spread inside her mouth, making her feel nauseous.
In the past, her parents treated her and her brother equally. No matter what kind of things they were up to, they would let the siblings clear up each otherâs messes.
However, ever since the incident two years ago, she never had that privilege again.
âDonât tell me these things. I donât want to hear it!â James pointed his finger to the tip of her nose, yelling out every word. âIf you really do care about me and your motherâs well-being, then stay away from the Whites in the future!â
Sophia wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth with her thumb. Her throat became tight and she could not say a word.
Clara was looking at them dumbfoundedly from the side, subconsciously touching her face. She twitched her neck and asked, âZachary, is she James Whiteâs daughter?â
Zachary hummed and pulled her back collar. âWhere are you going?â
âComfort her. If my dad hits me like that, Iâll probably cry out of anger.â The force on her back collar was not lessened. Clara was still in the same spot after walking for a long time. She turned around and looked. âZachary?â
Zachary tried a little harder and dragged her to his side. âDonât mix yourself with that familyâs dirty laundry.â
âI was the one who smashed things, and I was the one hitting people. Why did you hit Soph?â Sterling stood in front of Sophia. His handsome face looked ashen. âYouâre a father, do you have no heart? Even if you do, itâs probably pitch black!â
James pointed at him and could not catch his breath for a long time.
âTheyâre children, stop being angry with them.â Jenny rubbed his back quickly and was worried. âDo you want to take your meds?â
James glared at Sophia who was behind Sterling and shouted, âIâm not taking it! Even if I take it, Iâll die of anger anyway!â
âYou deserve it!â Sterling had been living in guilt for two years. He had been dreaming about the desperate look on Sophiaâs face when she went to prison and felt like he was going crazy. âThe Jones believe in that scheming b*tch, yet you canât bring yourself to believe Soph?â
James panted for a while as if he would die at any time. âYou... You...â
While looking at him in a daze, Sophiaâs mind felt stifled.
Before she turned 18, her dad had never been upset with her. However, in the past two years, dad had been upset at her every second of every day.
The car accident two years ago ruined her life!
âSter, stop adding anything else.â Jennyâs eyes were red as she tremblingly took out the medications. âCome now, take it quickly.â
James turned his head and pushed her hand away with force. The medicine bottle fell to the ground, and the pills spilled all over the floor.
âWhat... What are you doing?â Jenny wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and squatted down to pick up the pills. âEverything fell to the ground, and I donât know if you can still eat these now...â
Sterling wanted to bend down and pick up the pills, but he could not throw away his pride.
Sophia walked out behind him and picked up the pills with Jenny.
âGet lost!â James clutched his heart and kicked Sophiaâs body.
The people at the police station looked at each other, not knowing whether they should help her out. Ultimately, everyone looked the other way and pretended they did not see it.
Atrophy of Love: Mr. Harris, Stop Fooling Around!
ï¤Chapter 65 I Didnât Touch That B*stard Couple âDidnât they mention that Mr. White is a refined person...?â Claraâs baby face wrinkled up. She wanted to step forward. However, Zachary grabbed her back.
Clara turned her head to look at him. âZachary, donât you think sheâs pitiful?â
âTwo 10,000 words essays, and then you can help her. Choose.â Zachary loosened his grip and lifted his gold-rimmed glasses.
Listening to this, Clara hesitated again and stood still.
Sophia was lying on the ground, and her scalded right leg was pressed under her body. The pain made her forehead start sweating. She looked up, and somehow the cold liquid slid down her cheeks.
âSophia, how are you doing?â Nicole frowned and knelt. She wiped her tears and helped her up. âAre the injuries on your leg okay?â
Sophia shook her head. Her hands shook as she tried to wipe away the uncontrollable tears. No one would be in distress even if she cried. She was nothing but a joke to them.
âDidnât I... Cough, cough... Tell you all?â James roared hoarsely. âSheâs no longer part of our family, stay away from her!â