Chapter 278 Raine Framed Irene

A red handprint marred Raine's cheek. Tears shimmered in her eyes as she sobbed. "Irene, I told you I didn't mean it. Why are you doing this to me?" "Irene, have you lost your mind? How dare you hit Raine!" Fergus said, shoving Irene aside as he rushed to check Raine's face. Alex frowned as he caught the way Fergus held Raine by the waist. Noticing Alex's expression, Regina quickly explained, "Alex, Fergus and Raine grew up together. They're just close siblings is all." She then pulled Raine away from Fergus and looked at her with concern. "Raine, what happened?" "Irene thinks I harmed Grandma. She got so angry that she slapped me. I tried to explain, but she wouldn't believe me. She even said…" Raine stammered. "What did she say?" Fergus pressed. Tears streamed down her cheeks. "She said she'd make me pay with my life." "What?" Fergus roared. He swung his hand toward Irene's face. In the next moment, everyone gasped. Alex stood in front of Irene and caught Fergus's wrist mid