Chapter 230

Chapter 230

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Betty forced a smile. “It’s okay, Mom. I’ll go help.” She knew Sofia wanted her gone. But she didn’t dare upset her; Sofia clearly didn’t like her.

She gave Zinnia one last glare-it was all her fault-and let Benedict lead her out. Now, just four people were left in the living room.

“Grandma, why’d you send Betty away?” Howard asked after Benedict and Betty left. He saw Sofia’s plan but didn’t want a fight since he knew Sofia was not in a good mood now.

They were at the Lynn residence. Here, Sofia called the shots.

“Howard! Is this how you talk to Zinnia at home?” Sofia’s face darkened. She flat-out ignored his question.

“Grandma…” Howard’s voice fizzled. He fumbled for words.

“I don’t care how you treat Betty. But Zinnia’s your sister. Same womb, same blood. You shout at her, belittle her? Is that how siblings act? Do you treat her like this always?” Sofia’s voice

rose.

“I…” Howard’s lips moved, but silence followed.

“And your brothers? Do they treat her like this too?” Sofia’s eyes-usually soft-blazed with disappointment.

Howard’s mind raced. He wanted to lie, but Sofia’s steady gaze pinned him.


how your sons treat Zinnia?” Sofia’s anger flared. She glanced at Maelis, who was sitting

always “busy,” and rarely home. Visits revolved around Betty. She’d barely seen them interact

sharpened on Howard. “Is this how you always talk to

couldn’t meet Maelis’s eyes. Or

lost your minds? Zinnia’s your family-your daughter, your sister! How?” Sofia’s fury

Maelis’ ignorance and Howard’s avoidance. She had planned to mediate, but now she would like to kick them out. Zinnia had every reason to stay away from

We’ll handle it.”

Howard’s voice cracked

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stress, Grandma. It’s okay.” Zinnia

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But I’ve got your back,” Sofia gripped

Howard winced under the scolding. They didn’t

warmed. In Jinston, no one had defended

like this.

stay strong-who’ll protect you otherwise?” Sofia stroked

her. Maelis was clueless; Sofia’s grandkids were worse. They weren’t snapping out of

her?” Maelis’s voice wobbled. Sofia

fed up. “That girl’s

this isn’t about Betty. She

Maelis, Zinnia’s your kid. You carried her for nine

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