Who knew that this seemingly cold and indifferent girl is actually so sentimental?
Instead of feeling angry, Evan only felt touched by her words.
“Daddy, Juan knows that he is in the wrong. Please let him have dinner. Besides, this was not only his idea but mine too.”
Kyle’s words interrupted Evan’s train of thought. If Nicole finds out about Juan going hungry, she will be heartbroken.
“Alright, you can have dinner. However, after dinner, you have to return to your room and reflect on your actions today.”
Juan raised his head and looked at Evan in surprise. He did not expect his daddy to be so lenient.
Kyle shot him a look before they hurriedly left the study room.
Seeing the four children following Evan from the study room to the dining room, Susan was surprised.
The quadruplets look fine, and Juan even gave me a smirk. Did Evan not punish them?
Her eyes dimmed in disappointment, and she secretly clenched her fists.
If Evan doesn’t do anything about it, I will take care of it myself then.
After breakfast the next day, Juan and Kyle retreated to their rooms while Evan headed to work. After Nina finished her porridge, she returned to her room too.
Watching her siblings leave one by one, Maya quickly downed her porridge. The moment she wanted to leave, Susan called after her.
“Maya, your hair is so messy. Come, let me comb your hair.”
Maya’s heart thumped wildly. She was afraid of going to Susan’s room because she knew Susan would punish her.
Besides, she could not imagine what Susan would do to her this time.
Trembling, she looked at Susan with fear in her eyes. “Ms. Susan, Nina can help me comb my hair.”
“Nina has to practice her makeup skills and does not have time to help you with it. Come on,” Susan responded warmly before bending over to carry Maya in her arms. Then, she headed upstairs in a hurry.
Meanwhile, Maya grew more terrified and could not look Susan in the eye. She knew that Susan’s devilish side would surface soon.
Upon entering the room, Susan locked the door and glared at Maya coldly.
Overwhelmed with fear, Maya stood rooted to the spot and rubbed her palms together helplessly.
Susan looked at the young girl condescendingly and asked, “Did you know that Juan and Nina were going to lie to me yesterday and sneak out?”
Maya stood there without a word, unsure of how to respond.
Impatiently, Susan leaned over and grabbed Maya’s shoulders. She growled, “Tell me!”
Maya nodded timidly.
“Why didn’t you report it to me?” Susan demanded.
I can’t betray my brothers and sisters.
Seeing Maya in a daze, Susan fumed and pinched Maya’s chubby cheeks mercilessly. Then, she grabbed the girl’s hair and dragged her toward the bed.
Feeling like her scalp was about to be ripped off, Maya teared up in pain.
She pleaded softly, “Ms. Susan, I will be obedient next time. Please don’t hit me. I will listen to you in the future.”
“Shut up! If you say another word, I will make sure to give your mommy a good beating.”
At the thought of her mommy, Maya stayed silent.
Susan pulled down Maya’s pants and was shocked to see bruises on her buttocks. If Evan or her siblings sees this, I won’t be able to get away with it.
So…
Livid, she pinched Maya’s thighs instead. It was so painful that Maya started to cry. However, she covered her mouth for fear of making a sound.
Then, Susan rose to her feet and walked to her dressing table. Opening up the drawer, she took out a box and returned to Maya. Slowly, she opened the box, revealing the silver needles in it.
Maya trembled in fear when she saw the needles.
When her mommy performed acupuncture on others in the past, she felt terrified too.
Is Ms. Susan trying to use that on me?
