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“ No. ” She shook her head , her voice tinged with defeat . “ It wouldn’t make any difference ”
“ They’d just always take his side . Even when Grandpa Isaac did something wrong later , if Owen hadn’t stood up for the victim , the while thine della de Just been swept under the rug ”
“ Grandpa Isaac knows I saw that scene , and sometimes he gives me a sinister smile . I often have nightmares because of it .
Anabel never felt safe in this household . Sometimes she wished she were the biological granddaughter of Owen’s grandfather then she could have left Kanit City with them .
Aria said , “ Don’t be afraid . Isaac wouldn’t dare hurt you . Next time he smiles at you , just smack him over the head . Make sure there are witnesses . ”
If he hurt outsiders , the Shaw family could pay to cover it up . But if he harmed his own family , he’d be completely abandoned .
He didn’t have the guts . Otherwise , there’d be no one left to cover for him .
Anabel couldn’t even imagine it . “ He would kill me . ”
Aria reassured her , “ He won’t . If they ask why you did it , just tell the truth . Say he was giving you that creepy smile and it scared you . ”
“ If once doesn’t work , do it twice . After a few times , it’ll become second nature . ”
Anabel sniffled and said , “ Alright , I’ll give it a shot next time . ”
If her parents started yelling at her , she would just run away to Mandino City and stay with Owen and the others .
After dropping Anabel off at home , Aria asked the driver to take her to a roasted chestnut stand .
As soon as Anabel got out of the car , she immediately pulled out her phone and called Owen .
“ Owen ! We’re screwed ! ”
Owen was already the high – speed train . He asked , “ Is she okay ? ”
“ Aria’s fine , ” Anabel replied . “ She stabbed Grandpa Isaac and just walked off without a single scratch . ”
Owen asked , “ So what happened ? ”
Anabel recounted their conversation , then said apologetically , “ Sorry , Owen . I really wanted to help Aria , but Dad just lost his damn mind . ”
Owen hadn’t even won Aria over yet , and their family’s already sabotaging everything .
“ It’s not your fault . Don’t be alone with Isaac , got it ? ”
Anabel’s eyes welled up . “ Yeah . ”
After hanging up the phone , Anabel made up her mind .
She had to protect Owen’s happiness . She couldn’t let Isaac mess things up for him again .
At hospital .
Tom sat by the hospital bed , peeling an apple as Isaac’s nagging voice droned in his ears .
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Tom , I’m your own unclel Look what Aria did to me . She left me in this statel You owe me justice today , I won’t fast until he en
Tom replied impassively , “ Uncle , you were the one who kidnapped Aria first . The fault lies entirely with you ,
just wanted to lure Owen out ! He’s the one who got me thrown in prison . You think I’d just let that slide ? ”
“ Uncle , be precise with your words . Owen was just doing his duty as a lawyer . You broke the law , so prison was where you belonged-
Isaac’s eyes burned with resentment . “ Fine ! I’ll let him off for now . But what about Aria ? Aren’t you going to make her pay ? ”
Tom’s eyes turned icy as he recalled the bodyguard’s words . He demanded , “ Did you order your men to strip that girl ? ”
Just outside the hospital room , Owen , who had rushed over , happened to hear this . Without hesitation , he shoved the door open and strode inside .
Tom stared at him in shock . “ Owen , you … ”
Before he could finish , Owen snatched the fruit knife from his hand and plunged it straight into Isaac .
A scream tore through the air .
“ Owen ! ”
Tom leapt up to intervene , but Owen was already up . “ If there’s a next time , I’ll personally send you to the morgue ! ”
He turned to leave but suddenly stopped , fixing his shocked and worried uncle with a cold stare . “ Uncle Tom , I call you that out of respect , but that doesn’t give you the right to meddle in my affairs . ”
“ Don’t let it happen again ! ”
With a conflicted gaze , Tom watched him leave before immediately pressing the nurse call button .
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