However, Mrs. Franklin called out to Mr. Franklin, "Where are you going?"
Mr. Franklin said sternly, "I need to see what that brat has done to Mia."
Mrs. Franklin furrowed her brows and scolded her husband, "You're going to confront him without even knowing what happened between them... At least we should find out what's going on first."
Mr. Franklin turned back, his usually kind face now wrinkled with concern. "Are you saying Mia is the one giving William trouble?"
Mr. Franklin's words silenced Mrs. Franklin.
At that moment, the warmth Mr. Franklin showed her felt like the warmth her father would give, making her feel even more bitter and wronged. But she spoke up, "Dad, don't go and scold him. We just had a small disagreement. He didn't bully me."
"Mia, it's okay. If William did anything wrong, please let me know, and I'll stand up for you. Don't protect him."
