Joey, though in the car, spotted Tonny and Terry outside. He frowned and began to blame himself again. He wanted to go out to help Corinne because he felt that he should be the one to take responsibility. As he reached for the door handle, both Bryan and Christine grabbed his hand.

"Joey, you can't go out!" reminded Bryan.

"Joey, did you forget what Mommy told us? Getting out will only cause more trouble for Mommy!" added Christine.

Joey was sad. "But..."

The trouble started because of him, and those people were causing trouble for Mommy because of him!

"No 'buts'; we just need to listen to Mommy!"

"Yeah! Bryan's right! We just have to listen to Mommy!"

Convinced by Bryan and Christine, Joey reluctantly withdrew his hand. He decided to stay in the car and observe for the time being.

the car, Corinne spoke calmly to the overbearing Terry, "So, why did you go to all that trouble to corner

assumed Corinne was mocking him by asking the obvious. He glared at her and answered, "What do you think? Your son attacked mine! My poor baby has been so traumatized these days that he can't even eat. Look at how thin he's become! I'll say it again: your

raised an eyebrow. "And

said,

you educate your child at such a

anger and embarrassment. "Who are you calling a

what thugs would do. Who in their right mind would spend days in hiding just to ambush somebody?" Terry grew even

was willing to let you go easy since it's not easy taking care of three kids by yourself. We could've ended this as long as your son kneels and apologizes

crossed her arms. "Oh? What are

his fingers.

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