Chapter 96 You're Insane

What a twisted joke. From the moment Maurice had sacrificed her to secure a business deal for the Sterling family, he'd stopped being a father. This man was a parasite that drained her dry. In fact, he was the one who'd ruined her life in the first place. Maurice felt a chill as he stood under Emily's stare. Nevertheless, he puffed himself up, shouting with false bravado, "What the hell are you smiling at, you ungrateful brat!" He reached out to grab Emily's arm, trying to drag her back inside. However, Emily's eyes flashed cold as she sidestepped him. Never again would she let anyone control her. Missing his grip, Maurice grew furious and lunged again. "How dare you dodge me!" This time, he clamped Emily's wrist so hard that it felt like he meant to crush the bone. "Today, I'm going to teach you a lesson you won't forget!" Emily struggled with all her strength, her nails raking bloody lines across Maurice's hand. Her gaze then darted to the coffee table, fixing on the fruit