Chapter 521: "Utter nonsense! You ungrateful brat!” Emmett exploded, hurling a shoe at Ethan, his anger manifesting physically. "Look at you, all grown and defiant. You don't respect us anymore, do you?" Elsa's voice pitched higher with frustration. “Just look at him! Once so courteous and obedient. He has changed since Brenna cinto his life..." Ethan, with a swift move, caught the flying shoe and set it calmly at Emmett's feet.
Cutting through Elsa's lament, Ethan countered, "That's not fair, Mom. I've always made my own decisions. No one's ever had a leash on me. You remember the military? You and Dad tried to getto join the military, but I said no, didn't I? And what happened after that? Dad beat the hell out ofand lockedup for three days without food. But I still didn't relent. Did you forget that?" Emmett's whole body trembled with fury. His eyes darted around until they locked onto several coat racks in the corner. With a snarl, he grabbed one and swung it violently at Ethan.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEthan bolted toward the hallway, with Emmett right on his heels. For a man his age, Emmett moved with surprising speed, leaping over the sofa with ease.
Though lacking any military training, Ethan was nimble for his age. He easily dodged Emmett's frenzied swings. "Who I marry is entirely my decision. I'm an adult now. You can't controlanymore!" Ethan yelled over his shoulder as he dashed toward the door.
In a burst of rage, Emmett hurled the coat rack at Ethan, aiming for the back of his head.
Yet, Ethan seemed to sense the incoming danger. He spun around, snatched the flying coat rack, and hung it neatly on the door's hook. Without missing a beat, he yanked open his car door, slid into the driver's seat, fired up the engine, and tore out of the driveway.
"Look at him, so defiant and unyielding. It's unbelievable; we've completely lost our grip on him!" Emmett exclaimed, his hands planted firmly on his hips as he seethed, his face contorted with rage.
Elsa sighed. "And here I am, about to retire next month, and now this scandal surfaces, turninginto a joke among my colleagues. I absolutely refuse to accept that woman as my daughter-in-law! If she sets foot in our house, she'll haverunning errands like a servant soon!" glnov.kom - T☐☐☐ ☐☐☐☐☐☐☐ ☐☐☐☐ On Sunday morning, Brenna was deep in sleep when a sudden, forceful knocking echoed through the door. "Get up, Brenna!" Rosie's enraged shout pierced the stillness, accompanied by relentless thumps on the door. Irritated, Brenna dragged herself out of bed to unlock the door, only to face Rosie, her face flawlessly made-up but twisted with fury. "You're coming withto apologize to Tina right now!" Rosie exclaimed.
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"Are you out of your mind?" Brenna snapped, attempting to close the door.
Rosie, anticipating the move, wedged her foot in the gap, preventing the door from closing. “Tina tried to take her life last night, Brenna. She nearly died because of what you bearer. did-humiliating her, making her crawl and bark like a dog in front of everyone. Don't you think you went too far? Degrading someone in their own hlike that... You've really crossed a line!"
Brenna's face remained cold, unaffected by the guilt or regret Rosie hoped to provoke, "Didn't Tina shme first? You heard her words. And I don't remember you defendingthen. Honestly, Rosie, I sometimes wonder if we're even related."