Chapter 33

Arthur didn’t say a word specifically targeting Denise. “Dad, why did you just...” Samantha was still fuming, wanting to argue more, but Arthur had already walked off. Normally, Arthur would've taken her side in a heartbeat, scolded Denise harshly, maybe even raised a hand. But today he just walked away like it was nothing. Weird, seriously weird. Denise shot Samantha a smug grin. She'd already calculated that Arthur wasn’t going to step in today. That’s why she had zero scruples about going head-to-head with Samantha. “Mom, Dad won’t do anything? Then are you just gonna let this homewrecker get away with it? She actually got with Jason...” Samantha trailed off, unable to say the rest. But Vivian instantly caught the drift. “You cheap little slut, I’m gonna beat the hell out of you today! Let’s see if that filthy body of yours still feels itchy afterward.” Vivian's face twisted with fury, her mouth spitting out the worst slurs. “Watch your damn mouth! Say one more word and you’ll be so