Theodore Holmes's words were like a sharp sword, piercing deeply into Amelia Linton's heart, causing her such pain that even breathing became difficult. It took her a long while to recover.
"Mom! What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?" Theodore Holmes reached out to support Amelia Linton, but as soon as his hand extended, she slapped it away, prompting his startled exclamation, "Mom! Why did you hit me?"
He used the word "hit" instead of "slap," and he said it so loudly.
"I did hit you! Who told you to speak recklessly?"
Amelia Linton glared angrily at Theodore Holmes standing before her. For the sake of this ungrateful child, she had abandoned her own son to her father, and yet he heartlessly used such words to provoke her.
Theodore Holmes, looking down at Amelia Linton who was a head shorter, wore an expression of grievance, "Mom! Just now I..."
Screech!
