Chapter 3 " Emily ! " A shocked cry interrupted Emily's words . Millicent glared at Emily with furious eyes . Brogan's face flushed crimson with anger and shame . Milo stiffened completely , retracting the hand that had been holding Emily . I stood frozen in place , utterly baffled as to why I could clearly hear Emily's voice even though her lips weren't moving . 5 vouchers Millicent's chest heaved violently as she pointed trembling hands at Emily for the first time instead of directing her anger toward me . Emily's eyes reddened as she whimpered pitifully , " M - Mom ... Wh - what's wrong ? " Millicent gritted her teeth , every muscle in her body taut with tension . Her lips parted wordlessly , completely speechless . WAT She said inwardly , " That old hag nearly scared me to death ! Could she actually tell that I framed Jocelyn ? No way . This clueless , brainless shrew couldn't possibly see through my act . Then Emily's voice rang out again . A wwwwwww " After Jocelyn accused me of stealing 650 dollars yesterday and she blew her stack , today's injury must've made her too heartsick to decide how to punish Jocelyn . That's gotta be it ." At that , veins bulged on Millicent's forehead . 血腫 とい Д She took a deep breath , struggling to compose herself before saying , " Jocelyn , don't leave . Yesterday , I was speaking out of anger . If 650 dollars from you you're upset about Emily stealing 650 dollars you last night , I'll reimburse you that amount . " She glanced at Emily and then at me . www I froze , momentarily overwhelmed . Emily panicked and said , " M - Mom , you ... " She swallowed hard before continuing , " Mom , you're not mad at Jocelyn anymore ?, ? Millicent gave Emily a dismissive look . " Well , haven't you always preached about family harmony ? Jocelyn is still my own daughter after all . How could I stay angry with my own flesh and blood ? Besides , she's in Grade 12 now . This is crucial . Where would she even go if we drove her out ? " Emily opened her mouth , but she couldn't come up with a rebuttal . Yet I clearly heard her internal monologue . " This old hag suddenly changed her tune . Annoying ! And this idiot Milo , why isn't he cursing ? He always hated Jocelyn the most . Why is he keeping his mouth shut today ? " My brother Milo looked rigid . He felt a hint of fear and unease . He managed a strained smile as he met Emily's gaze . " Emily , could it be that you- " " What's wrong , Milo ? " Emily asked . Milo opened his mouth , looking troubled . " N - nothing . " But he obediently stood up and kept some distance from Emily . Left unsupported , Emily leaned against the wall in the corner . She blinked innocently at Milo with confusion . Yet beneath this charming demeanor , Emily uttered in her mind , " Milo didn't shower last night again , did he ? Ugh , smells like garbage . Gross . " 1/2 P Chapter 3 Milo's expression darkened further . He retreated two paces backward . Ultimately offering no excuse , he fled back to his room . After his door closed , I heard the sound of running water from inside . At the same time , I heard Emily muttering inwardly , " He actually didn't wash up ? Disgusting ! Ew , gross . " Brogan remained standing nearby . He swallowed hard , his eyes filled with disbelief . Emily approached Brogan weakly , tears glistening in her eyes . " Daddy , I - I'm hurt . I'm scared that it'll scar . I ... " Though visibly uncomfortable , Brogan replied with forced kindness , " Alright , I'll take you to the hospital . " Emily immediately latched onto Brogan's arm . Then that familiar voice rang out again . Emily gasped inwardly , " Daddy has kept himself so well - maintained . * " I really wish they could get divorced . That disgusting old witch is so repulsive . " Brogan , who had already reached the door , suddenly paused his steps . He stiffly turned his head to look at Emily , Emily asked softly , " Dad , why do you stop ? " NE From several feet away , I could sense the dark aura emanating from Brogan . wwwwww TH He extended a finger and forcefully flicked off Emily's hand that was clinging to his arm. The force behind his gesture was brutal , and Emily yelped in pain . However , Brogan's face clearly showed utter disgust . Emily looked completely shocked . 2/2 A P