Chapter 141 - One Hundred And Forty-one : Come Back Home (2/2)

I watched grandma swallow the shame and did as her daughter wanted her to.

Granny Octavia loved her only daughter to the extreme and because she had the view that the rich bullied the poor, complied with Angela's whimsical requests just so she could have a better life - what mother would not want her child to surpass them?

I couldn't do anything then; couldn't speak up on the maltreatment; was powerless to defend grandma. But it aches my heart that Angela had forgotten it was this same woman who made her what she was today.

If Granny hadn't eked out a living from whatever she could get hands-on, would she have gotten the chance to study or meet her rich husband?

But that was the past. Now, no one would bully my grandmother anymore - not on my watch!

I brought up the juice, pouted my lips a bit while prodding her slightly in the rips, ”Granny, I'm sorry for neglecting you all this time but just take a sip alright? This is better than drinking alcohol ”

It was obvious she did not believe me but took the juice from my hand nevertheless while I smiled up at her and made an okay sign.

An irritated snort came from behind and I smirked, Kim's mother couldn't take my snubbing anymore.

”Such a poor reception, you're truly a disrespectful child! ” Angela stomped her feet.

Kim's mother dared to scold me in my own house?.

”I'm sorry for the unintended disrespect, you see I was not trained up by a responsible mother which is why I turned out this way,” I said innocently but hinting she was never a good mother.

”Y-you! ” My ex-mother sprang up to her feet angrily, ” How dare you! ”

I purposely trembled and turned to granny with a scared look, ”Granny, I didn't make her angry or disregard her purposely but I didn't know what to serve her - my teas and drinks are not par with her status.

”Moreover, it is said, ' You should  never deny a guest a cup of water ' but my water is too impure and not up-to her taste; I didn't serve her any so she doesn't get water poisoning ”

Angela almost spat blood, her face was livid with veins almost bursting but she was tongue-tied.

Though each of my words was meant to taunt her, there were atoms of truth in it. She was a sophisticated lady, how could I serve my low-grade drinks to her?.

Grandma knew I provoked her intentionally but didn't say anything, the both of us had always been partners in crime.

”Angela, the girl is right so there's no need to get angry for nothing, ” Grandma said to her calmly while taking occasional sips of the juice.

A hidden smile tugged my lips to the side, I could always rely on her for support.

Kim's mom glared at me in particular, she was a smart lady so it wasn't difficult to figure out granny and I was playing her.

”You're no different than your father!” She spat at me.

A cold chill entered my eyes and I glanced up with a murderous look, does she always have to remind me that I was fertilized in a disgraceful way?

I drawled,” I can take everything but there are just two things I can't take it ”Feeling grandma trying to pull me back to my seat when I stood, I broke free from her clasp and walked towards my so-called mother.

Looking her straight in the eyes, I said out these words with every anger in my vein,” Hurting the people precious to me and comparing me to that animal? Push those buttons again and I'll show you how crazy I can get ” I warned her sternly.

Yes, Kim's mother was taller and her heels added five more inches to her height, I stared her down. My eyes were wide and red; raw with emotions.

A slight fear flashed across her face but Angela was a woman who had gone through many trials, she quickly covered it up.

”Whatever ” She huffed and sat back down.

I strode back to grandma with an apologetic expression and began to massage her arthritis hands while struggling to contain my anger.

”By the way granny, why are you both here?” I asked.

It was strange, this old woman could have visited me alone if she wanted, so why bring this woman along?

”Maya ” Grandma called my name tenderly which tingled my sixth sense, why was this sly old woman suddenly gentle with me?

”Come back home ”

Oh hell.