Chapter 4

Oscar repeated coldly, his voice sharp.

Nora's eyes widened in disbelief, and tears instantly welled up. But she was strong-willed; she bit her lip stubbornly without giving in.

Carol pulled Mila to her side and smiled in understanding, "Kids have tempers. It is normal. We are fine, really. You do not have to let this affect your relationship with your daughter."

Oscar did not respond. Instead, his brows furrowed even tighter, and his tone became even harsher. "Nora!"

Nora trembled all over, and tears fell onto the ground.

Oscar frowned, about to reprimand her further when I felt a sharp pang in my heart. I immediately rushed forward and shielded Nora. "Do you need me to apologize too?"

Oscar's furious gaze met my cold eyes. He froze.

[Does Kathy think Oscar is standing up for Carol and Mila?]

[Did Kathy forget that Oscar was badly bullied in high school? He just does not want his daughter to become someone weak like he was back then!]

[Oscar may be scolding his daughter, but deep down, he feels sorry for her.]

Ridiculous. The comments made me frown. I took Nora's hand, ready to leave, but Carol stepped in our way.

"Sorry, I did not know today was your family day. Mila kept insisting on coming here, and we are unfamiliar with this place, so we had no choice but to ask Oscar for help. Kathy, you are not mad about this, are you?"

Her tone was full of apology, yet her eyes could not hide their smugness.

"Yes," I replied.

"What?" Carol tilted her head in confusion.

I curved my lips into a cold smile. "I am mad. So what now? Shouldn't you apologize to me?"

If she wanted to twist the truth, I could do the same.

Carol had not expected me to be so direct. She stood there, momentarily stunned. "You..."

"There is no need," Oscar said flatly. "It has nothing to do with you."

His hands were in his pockets, but there was an unmistakable hint of amusement in his expression.

[Kathy is jealous. Oscar is secretly pleased!]

[Oh my god, this is too sweet!]

[Oscar looks cold on the outside, but he is actually so sensitive. That is why he constantly needs reassurance of Kathy's love. He is completely addicted to it.]

I was so angry that I actually laughed.

Ignoring Oscar, I walked straight up to Carol. In the midst of her shocked scream, I kicked her hard, sending her toppling to the ground.

"Your daughter pushed my daughter. Returning this to you is reasonable, right?"

Oscar was stunned by my sudden outburst. "Kathy?"

I ignored him, picked up Nora, and walked away.

He grabbed my wrist, his face dark with anger. "What are you doing? Apologize to them!"

Without hesitation, I lifted my foot. The sharp heel of my shoe landed precisely on his toe.

"You get lost too!"