Chapter 12 (2/2)

“Repeat that one more time, brat. Is this the kind of attitude you should have when you speak to your elders? Who taught you that? I’ll slap you! Don’t you believe me?” Huo Ci raised his hand as his chest moved furiously in an upward and downward motion.

What an attitude!

He had come back to find her right after he’d received the phone call, but that was the kind of attitude that this heartless girl showed!

“Did I say anything wrong? You have never cared about me in the past twenty-odd years. Now, you want to remain indifferent and let me survive and die alone? Do you want Xiao Qi and I to get out of here?”

“Yes, get out. I want both of you to get out of here!”

“Why should I get out just because you said so? I won’t get out. This is retribution for your sins, Huo Ci!”

“Retribution? Didn’t I provide you with food and drinks, money, and a job? Have a conscience, brat. Old Man[1.The term ‘Old Man’ is a self-referencing term referring to Huo Ci.] came back to find you. I didn’t expect you to thank me, but you…”

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The argument made the duo’s faces flush with agitation. Each line was harsher and more brutal than the last, as if both of them wanted to give each other the fatal blow.

“Mommy!” Xiao Qi got anxious as he watched the unfolding commotion from the side. Then, he dashed to the middle of the arguing duo with tears streaming down his cheeks. “Grandpa, it’s my fault. Stop arguing.”

Huo Ci shut the door with a bang, his eyes red with anger.

Ling Sheng shot daggers at the door before she carried Xiao Qi away.

Because of Xiao Qi’s harsh cries, his throat got infected, leaving him unable to say anything the next day.

Ling Sheng’s heart ached ferociously as she blamed her scumbag of a father for this!