Chapter 381
With a knife still embedded in his leg , Isaac was unable to sit or kneel property . Locking eyes with Aris , hatred bumped in his gave » ( elv bellowed , “ Tom , kill her ! ”
Tom was the patriarch of the Shaw family in Kanit City and Anabel’s father .
Seeing the bloody scene , he frowned slightly and looked at Aria , saying , “ Even though he was at fault , you were a bit too harsh
Aria crossed her arms , her expression dripping with sarca
“ Victim blaming ? Seriously ? What era is this that people still play that game ? ”
Aria shot back sarcastically . “ Instead of blaming others , why don’t you just cage that bastard up and chain him , so he can’t get out and hurt anyone else ? ”
Tom knew exactly what kind of man Isaac was , but he found Aria’s methods excessively brutal , utterly lacking the grace and refinement expected of a well – bred young lady from a respectable family .
Her words were just as infuriating .
He wouldn’t have said a word if it were anyone else .
But this just happened to be the girl Owen had taken a liking to .
Tom said , “ I’m not trying to blame anyone . But you and Owen are bound to be together eventually . If you push the Shaw family too far , marrying into family won’t come easy .”
“ Dad ! ”
Anabel’s eyes widened in shock . ‘ This is over . ‘
Aria lifted her eyes in utter disgust .
“ Feudal relic . ”
With that , she sauntered off .
For the first time in his life , Tom was insulted like this . His face froze , his brows furrowing into a deep scowl . He snapped , “ That girl is completely ill- mannered . Owen’s father would never allow someone like her to be a part of the Shaw family . ”
Anabel’s head was buzzing with anger when she heard that , and she immediately retorted , “ He is nothing like you narrow – minded people. ”
“ It was clearly Grandpa Isaac who tried to hurt someone , but Dad , the moment you showed up , you started blaming others . No wonder Owen’s fam left for Mandino City . I can’t stand you people ! ”
With that , she decisively ran after Aria .
“ Aria , don’t listen to that fossilized old man , ” Anabel said quickly . “ Owen’s family left the clan years ago . We’ve barely kept in touch since . ”
Aria shrugged . “ Relax . I don’t waste breath on idiots .”
Anabel was stunned .
She swallowed the comforting words she’d prepared .
“ Aria , please don’t let this drive a wedge between you and Owen . ”
Aria stopped in her tracks and fixed Anabel with a serious gaze . “ Why would there be any rift between us ? ”
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Why does everyone think that ? ”
Anabel swallowed hard , her tone a bit tense . “ Owen doesn’t have any female friends You’re the only one , and you tive night across from that’s why they got the wrong idea . ”
Aria thought to hersell , ‘ Owen doesn’t have any other female friends ?
She accepted the explanation .
“ Aria , I’ll straighten things out for you . ”
“ Thanks . ”
Right as the two of them stepped out of the bar , an ambulance came screeching to a halt right in front of them .
Anabel suddenly remembered something , her hand shooting out to grab Aria’s . “ Aria … ”
Aria turned to her , concern in her eyes . “ What’s up ? ”
Anabel quickly let go , fidgeting awkwardly . “ Never mind . ”
Aria gently ruffled Anabel’s hair and asked softly , “ Are you afraid of Isaac ? ”
Anabel froze , surprise flickering in her eyes . “ You noticed ? ”
Aria nodded slightly . “ Yes .”
Anabel’s eyes welled up .
Even after all these years , none of her family ever realized he was afraid of Isaac , but Aria saw it clearly .
Aria gently draped an arm around Anabel’s shoulders . “ Home or back to school ? I can take you . Or , if you’d rather talk , I’m here for you . ”
Anabel hesitated for a few seconds , but finally couldn’t hold it in . “ When I was little , I saw Grandpa Isaac in a violent rage . He nearly strangled a nanny to death . But the family just paid her off and covered it up . ”
“ Did you ever consider telling your parents ? ”
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