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, "Please, calm down.

it's all my fault." Amelia hurried over and grasped at Micah's grandfather's sleeve, her voice quivering with tears. "Please don't hit Micah anymore!

annoyed, simply closed his eyes

there!" Micah's grandfather bellowed

He just kept walking away without

Clemens!" Andrew quickly followed after

in the room,

direction Micah

To protect her, Micah had stood up against his grandfather and even taken the blame for her, resulting in

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

people,

a man like him, his dignity and pride were more precious

Micah's grandfather glared furiously at

her head, not daring

implored anxiously. Micah has already said it. Whatever happened with the poisoning, it must have been a misunderstanding. Let's just chalk it up as

a

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