Chapter 1396

Following Melinda’s instructions, several men stepped forward to carry Jeremy away for treatment.

Sophia finally managed to break free from the men’s grasp and followed Jeremy. A concerned Melinda

also joined the group because the situation could turn dire if someone died.

The Holdens were not to be trifled with, especially considering Adam’s volatile temper.

Adam snorted when he saw how concerned his wife and eldest daughter were toward Jeremy. He then

noticed that his youngest daughter, Lilin, was still clutching her beloved bear doll.

Lilin appeared to be more considerate when she chose to stay by her father’s side. Adam knelt and

opened his arms, saying, “Come here, Lilin! I’ll bring you to get some ice cream!”

Lilin took a step back and gazed at her stern father unhappily. She pouted and uttered, “You’re a

meanie!”

Adam was taken aback and could not help but feel a bit hurt. “How could you say that about me? You

made me feel sad! I was seeking revenge for your sister because he bullied your sister first. I won’t

allow anyone to bully you and your sister! You might not understand this because you’re still young, but

you will when you grow up! Let’s go get your favorite vanilla ice cream while Mom isn’t here. You’re not

going to continue thinking that I’m a bad person after that, right?”

Lilin seemed to show some resistance to her father’s kindness. Her cheeks puffed out, and she

retorted, “Other people have kind and gentle fathers. Mine is fierce and mean. My classmates are

scared of me and won’t play with me!”

Adam’s expression soured. “Which one of your classmates is afraid to play with you? Tell me, and I’ll

have a good ‘talk’ with those naughty kids’ parents tomorrow! That’ll teach them to instill some manners

in their children!”

Lilin clung to her little bear doll and turned away stubbornly. “I don’t want you to come to my

kindergarten, or I’ll never make any friends again! You’re a big meanie!” She ran off to look for her

mother after that, leaving Adam bewildered.

‘Am I that fierce?’ Adam thought. ‘I’m being fierce toward outsiders, not family! What an ungrateful little

rascal!’

…

After preparing some milk for Joey, Corinne frowned when she noticed that the call on her cell phone

had been disconnected.

Joey was able to consume solid food for all three meals, but he still wanted milk before bedtime. She

left the phone on the table while preparing the milk, and she returned to see that the call had ended.

“Did you touch the phone?” Corinne inquired.

Joey was engrossed with his toy car, but Corinne’s question prompted him to look up and shake his

head. “I didn’t.”

Corinne tested the milk powder’s temperature using the back of her hand before handing it to Joey.

While Joey sipped his milk, Corinne picked up her phone and attempted to call Jeremy.

The phone rang for an extended period without a response, and Corinne’s heart began to race. Her

frown grew even deeper because they had agreed not to hang up.

She was beginning to grow anxious, and she had even considered seeking Lucas’s assistance in

reaching Molomia when the call finally got through.

Corinne’s heart eased slightly. “What happened, Mister? Why did you hang up?”