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.


even know how your sons treat Zinnia?” Sofia’s anger flared. She glanced

rarely home. Visits revolved around Betty. She’d

Howard. “Is this how

meet Maelis’s eyes.

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

furned at Maelis’ ignorance and Howard’s avoidance. She had planned to mediate, but now she would like to kick them

handle it.” Maclis rushed to

Howard’s voice cracked with

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got your back,” Sofia gripped Zinnia’s hand. She made up her mind-Zinnia would stay

the scolding. They didn’t think they’d done that

Don’t fret.” Zinnia’s chest warmed. In Jinston, no one had defended

like this.

sweetheart. I’m gotta stay strong-who’ll protect you

needed her. Maelis was clueless; Sofia’s grandkids were worse. They weren’t snapping out of it anytime soon. Sofia had to stay

her?” Maelis’s voice wobbled. Sofia made their house sound like a horror

Sofia snapped, fed up. “That girl’s got

isn’t about Betty. She apologized.” Maelis defended Betty

fault, why’d you try shipping Zinnia off? Maelis, Zinnia’s your kid. You carried her for nine months. Your mess-up caused this. She’s suffered because of

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