2.46 % Chapter 4 The phone rang only once before being answered . A man's voice came through the receiver , carrying a hint of nervousness and wild joy . " Susan ? " I closed my eyes , and when I opened them again , they were ice - cold . I didn't answer his question , my voice flat . " Steven , our daughter has been bullied . " I had just hung up when Mrs. Thompson , who had spat earlier , came over carrying garbage . " Oh , still not leaving ? " She looked at me with cruel scrutiny . " Think you haven't embarrassed yourself enough ? Want to put on more of a show here ? " I held Lilt tightly in my arms , her face buried against my chest , her small body trembling violently . My silence emboldened her . She raised her voice to ensure the entire complex could hear , " Everyone come look ! This is the woman who coached her child to self - harm for money ! Lost her job , kid got expelled , and she's still hanging around ! No wonder no man wants her - any man who gets involved with a woman like this is asking for trouble ! " Getting more excited , she stepped forward and pointed at Lily in my arms . " And this little liar ! A bastard with a mother but no father to teach her ! Lying and cheating from childhood - what will she become when she grows up ? Should be sent to juvenile detention ! " " Shut up ! " Blood rushed to my head as I roared . " I'll say whatever I want ! " She put her hands on her hips . " You dare to do it but are afraid of people talking ? Crazy woman ! With this little- " A low , icy voice came from behind her , " What were you about to say ? " Mrs. Thompson's cursing stopped abruptly . At the complex entrance stood a tall , well - built man who wore an impeccably tailored black suit but looked travel - worn . The neighbors who had been about to gather around quickly retreated . It was Steven Walsh . He had come . Chapter 4 3.28 % Mrs. Thompson was stunned , then defiantly lifted her chin . " 1 ... what I said is none of your damn business ! " Steven ignored her and walked straight toward me . His gaze swept over me and landed on Lily trembling uncontrollably in my arms , seeing the expulsion notice in my hand and the red marks still visible on Lily's hands . The last trace of warmth disappeared from his eyes . He took off his suit jacket , wrapped it around Lily and shielded us behind him . Slowly turning around , he looked at Mrs. Thompson again . " I'm her man , the child's father . " Mrs. Thompson's face went pale , but she remained defiant . " Father or not ! If you don't properly educate- " Steven took out his phone , snapped a photo , and sent it . " Look up the person in this photo . " Soon a call came through , and he put it on speaker , " Found her . Southside Residential Complex , Building 3 , Unit 402 resident , Margaret Thompson . Her son is David Thompson , a clerk at the Department of Urban Development . " Margaret's face instantly turned ashen . A respectful voice came through the phone . " Mr. Walsh , David is up for the ' Young Professional Award ' this month , with three days left in the public review period . His wife is competing for master teacher certification ... " " No need to say more . " Steven cut him off and hung up . He stepped forward , looking down at Margaret , who was shaking like a leaf . " Tell me , if I send the video of you insulting and threatening my minor daughter to the Internal Affairs Department and the City Board of Education's personnel office , what do you think will happen ? Young Professional Award ? Master teacher certification ? " He smiled coldly . " Mrs. Thompson , tell me is your mouth more powerful , or is this finger of mine ? " - " No ... please don't ... " Margaret collapsed to the ground with a thud . She crawled over , trying to grab Steven's legs . " I was wrong ... Mr. Walsh , I was wrong ! I have a foul mouth ! Please show mercy ! " Chapter 4 3.28 % Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download Steven stepped aside in disgust . He bent down to pick up our half - conscious daughter , his other hand gripping my wrist . " Let's go home . " The black luxury sedan drove smoothly , leaving the filth far behind . The car was warm . Lily curled up in my arms , her small hands clutching my clothes . I looked out the window . Six years of grievance and unwillingness turned into bitter sorrow at this moment . Chapter 4