From Ruin She Rose novel Chapter 278

Chapter 278

As soon as Austin’s crude words came out, Andrew, who was always so composed, looked like he was about to lose it. “Who do you think you are? You think you have any right to speak here?”

Andrew glared at Austin like he was ready to tear him apart.

Austin snorted with open mockery, about to clap back, but beside him, Emily finally seemed to come back to her senses.

Emily suddenly snapped her head toward Lydia. While everyone else was still focused on Austin and Andrew, she lunged at Lydia without warning.

Smack. The slap landed with every ounce of strength Emily had, sending Lydia sprawling to the side. Her head even slammed into the wall with a dull thud.

“Lydia, are you alright?” Emma let out a terrified scream, shot Emily a furious glare, and hurried over to fuss over Lydia in a panic.

Emily’s sudden move was like throwing hot oil onto the flames of Andrew’s already raging temper. “Emily, how long are you going to keep this madness up?” he snapped.

He spun around, grabbed Emily’s hand, yanked her toward him, and swung his other hand down toward her face. But before the slap could land, someone grabbed his wrist and shoved him back hard.

Andrew staggered back several steps, barely managing to steady himself. When he looked up, he saw Austin standing protectively in front of Emily, his face cold and eyes full of warning.

“Just try touching her and see what happens,” Austin growled. His deep eyes were like an unstoppable black hole, fixated on Andrew with a chilling intensity.

In that instant, even Andrew, who’d been on top for years, couldn’t help but shiver, as if he’d just become prey in the sights of a deadly beast.

“What exactly did you do to Grandpa Charles?” The air crackled with tension as Emily fixed her gaze on Lydia. Her words made everyone turn to look at Lydia, their faces full of confusion.

Lydia covered her face, looking utterly wronged. She didn’t seem flustered at all by Emily’s accusation. She just looked even more aggrieved. “Emily, I don’t know what you’re talking about.

“I’ve been at home with Mom these past few days. I haven’t left the house, let alone come to the hospital. Why do you always have to suspect me?”

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