Chapter 1874

Anya continued walking downhill as she laughed disdainfully. "Why? Because you're the child I adopted! My belongings, even if they're not the best, are still mine. I won't allow anyone to take what's mine!" Joey's eyes were filled with resignation and despair. "But...you don't like kids at all... You don't like me. Why can't you let me stay with my mommy and daddy..." When Anya realized that Joey was not referring to her as his mommy, her irritation spiked as she slammed Joey fiercely onto the ground. "What did you say? Who did you call your mommy?" The mountain path was rugged with plenty of brambles. After being roughly thrown to the ground, Joey's exposed skin was pierced by some sharp prickles. This caused him to wince in pain. As if that was not enough, Anya kicked his stomach harshly. "You little brat! Who were you calling 'mommy'?!" Joey was not able to speak anymore. He could only cry silently inside. Unfortunately for him, Anya was still unsatisfied and stomped his stom