The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 92

When Coral got home, Gabriel was already gone.

She saw her parents sitting in silence on the sofa. She wanted to say something, but the vibe was off, so she tiptoed towards her room.

But as soon as she took one step, Brandon’s angry voice boomed, “Stop!”

Coral instantly stopped, looking at Brandon with terror, “What’s up, Dad?”

She knew that her actions had caused Uncle to lose his job and trouble for Vivienne, which had plunged the Lockwood family into crisis. Her parents were upset, and she knew they were going to hold her accountable.

Days passed and her parents hadn’t mentioned the incident. She thought they wouldn’t blame her, but now, she was starting to worry.

Her mom was usually pretty laid back and spoiled her, but her dad, oh boy, when he was angry, it was terrifying.

“Kneel down!” Brandon roared.

Coral was shocked. She wanted to argue back, but seeing the fury in Brandon’s eyes, she lowered her head and obediently knelt down.

Jaylan Lockwood, hearing the commotion, came out. He glanced at Coral, but didn’t say a word.

Yeah, this little sister definitely needed some discipline.

“Whack!” Brandon’s hand came down on Coral’s face, “You ignorant child! I have always been upright and never harmed others, but I never expected to raise such a troublemaker like you!” Coral, clutching her face, looked at Brandon in disbelief.

No matter what wrongs she had done in the past, her father had never hit her. This slap was a heavy one, and she could feel her face swelling up.

Feeling wronged, she suddenly stood up, crying and glaring at Brandon, “Dad, you hit me? What did I do wrong, why did you hit me?”

“Whack!”

could finish, she got slapped again, this time by Mrs.

at her mother in

her was one thing, but

spoiled you rotten! You’re so reckless, and you still don’t know to repent. You’ve

me down.” Mrs. Lockwood said

seen Mrs. Lockwood so stern before, and she was a bit dazed, “Mom! Why? Why is this happening? I

Uncle for

idea! Who would’ve thought that someone raised in Emerald Monastery would have a double degree doctorate at the

and she felt guilty. This wasn’t what she wanted to see, but her parents didn’t understand

Lockwood family’s company is on the brink of collapse, your uncle and aunt

lowered her head, not saying

you’re saying you don’t understand?” Mrs. Lockwood

Coral to have a privileged upbringing, to be loved and taught the right values. But she never imagined her daughter would

know how hard it was for our family to get to where we are today? Your brother is transparent and fair in his dealings. He never acts out of line. Last time when you framed Vivienne for theft, your brother almost lost his job. Now, because of

for investigation. It was a normal procedure, but because Coral was his own

time was different.

a law enforcement officer meant

was the least of his worries. Jail

the rules, so there was nothing to find even if they did

needed to be taught a

not want to see our family succeed? I, I just…” Coral

think things would get this

couldn’t stand seeing Arabella being bullied, you just wanted to stand up for Arabella, you just thought Arabella was

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Lockwood finished Coral’s sentence.

Lockwood in surprise, “Mom, how do you

everything she did against Vivienne was for

her friend, and she couldn’t bear

what tricks haven’t I seen? Do you think Arabella’s

schemes can fool me?”

at her in surprise, “I don’t

she comes over is because you consider her a friend dort want to upset you, so I let

didn’t like Arabella from the first time she

manipulative.