The Queen They Buried

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Bryan was furious. ‘What was that attitude? If it weren’t for the school calling me today, I wouldn’t even know she switched to cultural classes on her own. Who gave her permission?

As he saw Aubree’s mocking gaze, Bryan’s anger flared even more.

‘After being lectured a couple of times, she dares to threaten cutting off ties and running away from home, and now she even dares to talk back to me.

‘If I don’t keep a tight rein on her, is she going to aim for the queen next?’ The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, and he raised his hand to slap her.

Caught off guard, Aubree took the hit, but the next second, she slapped him back.

Bryan was stunned-he never expected Aubree to hit him.

With lightning speed, Aubree snatched a pair of scissors from the coffee table. Her eyes blazed with ferocity, locking onto Bryan like a young wolf fixated on its enemy. “Bryan, if you dare touch me again, I’ll take you down with me.”

Bryan had never seen Aubree like this.

In his memory, Aubree always kept her head down, timid and submissive.

resist, and even after being scolded, she’d comfort them, telling them to watch their

face was just angering him, but Aubree pointing scissors

cloud passed over his face as Bryan snapped, “Aubree, do you know

unwavering as she met Bryan’s eyes. “I’m just protecting myself. For the past three years, I couldn’t even eat enough

Ronald already slapped me at the hospital, so I don’t owe you anything. Not just this time, if any of the Wilson family ever dares to mess with me

He quickly grabbed Bryan. “Mr. Wilson, let’s talk this out calmly.

words brought Bryan back to his senses. He gritted his teeth in gloom. They were at school, and while Aubree could afford to be shameless, he

anger, he said, “Good, very good, Aubree! Let’s see how long you can

With that, Bryan left.

plenty of ways to deal with

it off-she had nothing to

the homeroom teacher, she returned to class to

his phone and sent a text detailing

“Get Aubree’s landlord to

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planned to hit the

she reached the door, she

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