Chapter 392 A Resounding Slap

Sadie stood petrified, eyes wide in shock, staring at Micah. Micah's head was tilted, his brow furrowed, not saying a word.

A bright red mark swiftly bloomed on his cheek, the imprint of a hand slowly materializing...

"I never laid a hand on you throughout your childhood," Micah's grandfather said in a terrifyingly low voice, a murderous look still in his eyes. You were smart, obedient, and understanding, never a disappointment. Until now—"

"I am not a puppet!" Micah cut him off sharply. "Nor am I your tool to fix mistakes!"

"What did you say?" Micah's grandfather's voice shook, his gaze stunned.

"Isn't it true?" Micah's mocking sneer cut through the air. "My father was trapped in a love affair and died unexpectedly, so you pinned all your hopes on me. You strictly controlled my relationships, who I dated, whom I married, even who I befriended-all had to have your approval!"

"Micah..."

"What? Was one slap not enough?" Micah lifted his chin defiantly. "Then go ahead, give me a few more. Consider them returned!"

"You-inexcusable beast..." Micah's grandfather trembled with fury, raising his hand for another strike.

Nelson hastily rushed over to intervene,

sorry, it's all my fault." Amelia hurried over and grasped at Micah's grandfather's sleeve, her

annoyed, simply closed his eyes briefly

there!" Micah's grandfather bellowed from

the slightest. He just kept walking away without

Andrew quickly

low in the room, not daring to make a

there, stunned, staring at the direction Micah had left, seemingly unable to snap back to

protect her, Micah had stood up against his grandfather

proud person; it wasn't just about getting hit-for him, even a slight lack of respect in someone's

people, Micah's

for a man like him, his dignity and pride were

fatale!" Micah's grandfather glared furiously

head, not daring

said it. Whatever happened with the poisoning, it must have been a misunderstanding. Let's just chalk it

he cast a knowing glance

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