Chapter 403

Tara flung herself into Odell’s arm and voiced her sorrows, “Odell, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have come to see Grandma at this time. I should’ve known that Sylvia wouldn’t like seeing me here. I hope I don’t cause you any trouble…” Odell gently patted her on her back and assured her, "It's not your fault." Then, he turned to Sylvia and asked with sharp hostility, “Did you hit her?” “Yes, I hit her…” Sylvia met his gaze boldly and motioned with her hands. “Not just once but twice. My hand is still shaking from how hard I hit her.” Odell, "..." Sylvia crossed her arms and continued, “Are you going to slap me to make things right for her? What’s it gonna be, twenty or two hundred slaps? Hurry up and get on with it if you’re going to do it. I need to rest after.” His face darkened. The cries of Tara who was still clinging onto him had turned into soft whimpers by this point. Tara slowly turned to Sylvia and noticed the bold and arrogant expression she wore. She