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!”

Coral could finish, she got slapped

her mother

was one thing, but her

so reckless, and you still don’t know to repent.

me down.” Mrs. Lockwood

before, and she was a bit dazed, “Mom! Why? Why is

just asking Uncle

no idea! Who would’ve thought that someone raised in Emerald Monastery would have a double degree doctorate at the

felt guilty. This wasn’t what she wanted to see, but

understand?” Mrs. Lockwood said sternly. “The Lockwood family’s company is on the brink of collapse, your uncle and aunt have lost their jobs, and your brother is under investigation

her head, not saying a

these problems, you caused them all, and you’re saying you don’t understand?” Mrs.

style was not strict. As a girl, she wanted Coral to have a privileged upbringing, to be loved and taught the right values. But she never imagined

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 you

a normal procedure, but because Coral was his

this time was different. This

a law enforcement officer meant

caught, being suspended was the least of his worries. Jail was the

He never broke the rules, so

needed to be taught

could I not want to see our family

things would get this

just wanted to stand up for Arabella, you just thought Arabella was the real

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Chapter 92

Lockwood finished Coral’s sentence.

at Mrs. Lockwood in surprise, “Mom,

did against Vivienne was for

couldn’t bear

lived for over forty years, what tricks haven’t I seen? Do

schemes can fool me?”

“I don’t

Arabella at all. The reason I’m friendly to her when she comes over is because you consider her a friend dort want to upset you, so I let you two be

didn’t like Arabella from the first time she met her. She felt

manipulative.