Chapter 494

Adam's growing unease intensified.

He reached for his phone, only to find his pockets empty. It suddenly dawned on him that he had forgotten to bring his phone when he rushed Carly to the hospital.

He looked at Carly and gently said, "Carly, let your mom stay with you. I have some documents to review, and I'll come back first thing in the morning."

Carly immediately threw herself at him, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. "No! I don't want my mom here. I want you to stay with me, Adam!"

Adam reached out, trying to pry her off.

Just then, a sharp voice rang out from the doorway.

"You ungrateful brat!"

Adam turned and saw Mary standing at the door.

expected to see his grandmother

were also taken

to each other. She stormed in, lifted her cane, and struck Adam hard on

cane struck him

stop. She hit him

and Carly were both

arm. "Mrs. Alvarez Senior,

at Mary in confusion. "Grandma, what's

really need to spell it out

Carly spoke up. "Mrs. Alvarez Senior, let's talk this out. Please don't hit

her fiery gaze to Carly. "Who gave you the right to

tried to argue,

het

since you've thrown yourself into the line of fire, I teach

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