Chapter 89

There were quite a few people in the hospital that day. Ever since Ryan Corin barged in, the commotion drew even more bystanders. And with what he said next, everyone’s attention instantly zeroed in on me. I was fuming, my face burning with anger. I shot him a deadly glare. “Ryan, one more word of that crap and I’m calling Uncle right now.” Compared to Lena Carter, who was raised over in City H, the Carter family kind of leaned more toward me. Especially after Heather Carter cheated, Grandpa felt super guilty toward my dad and often reminded Uncle to look after him more. So although we didn't visit them much, we still dropped by the Carters every holiday. I knew very well just how much of a coward Ryan turned into around his dad. His expression twisted with fury. “Seriously? Stop using that old geezer to threaten me. Let me tell you, Aunt’s been giving me money monthly. You better start covering that, or I’ll make sure your dirty laundry’s aired out back home.” “The whole Johnson famil