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Forget being a godson. He would have happily settled for being a god-grandson. That would have put him above everyone else.
“But if you look down on me because my mother is Lyla, the third lady of the Taylor family, then I can only feel regret and disappointment for your shallow, materialistic mindset.”
Tatiana’s usually gentle and delicate expression suddenly stiffened. Her tone became colder. “I cannot change my background, nor do I wish to. I have never been ashamed of my mother.
“On the contrary, my mother has endured hardships and suffered in ways you can never imagine. She has been my pride all along. However, I won’t blame you for your coldness and ridicule. After all, you are Sean’s mother.”
Sinead’s heart suddenly tightened. A flush of shame rose to her cheeks, as if Tatiana’s words were a stinging slap.
“But I hope that this is the last time I hear such words from you.”
Sean stared at Tatiana’s fearless face, his heart pounding wildly.
Since childhood, Tatiana had always been hiding behind Alyssa. She had been gentle and soft-spoken, like a little white rabbit cradled in the palm of his hand.
But at this moment, Tatiana seemed to have grown up in an instant, breaking through herself. Her beautiful and chic demeanor made her look a little like Alyssa.
No. She was unlike anyone else. She was the Taty he loved.
Spencer watched as his wife was silenced, unable to say a word.
On one hand, he couldn’t possibly argue with a young woman like Tatiana, as it would be too undignified. On the other hand, his wife’s words were indeed harsh, and anyone would have retaliated.
Sinead was taken aback. Her lips trembled, and her mind momentarily went blank. Her previously commanding demeanor dissipated as well.
“Ms. Tatiana, you’re saying as if our family is blind and filled with villains.”
As an instigator, how could Simon not fuel the fire?
He sneered, stabbing Tatiana where it hurt the most. “My mother is still recovering from her illness, having just come back from the brink of death. I thought you came here to visit her, but it seems you’ve come to vent your frustrations.
“Although our family may be nothing compared to your family, we’re still a reputable family. We won’t allow women with questionable morals into our family. Isn’t that reasonable?”
“You… Who are you talking about?” Sean clenched his fists. He didn’t want to waste any more words. He just wanted to grab Simon by the neck and twist it.
“Remember your affair with David? Don’t think that just because he’s dead, everyone has forgotten about it. You said you were forced into it, but who knows the truth?”
Tatiana felt a stab in her heart, stumbling back half a step.
Simon’s actions were despicable beyond measure. He was undoubtedly picking at her deepest wound.
The unbearable events of that night surged back like a flood, drowning Tatiana in almost breathless agony.
“Ms. Tatiana, you’re a scion of the Taylor family. All of Belbanks knows about the decades-long friendship between your family and the Schmidt family. David forced you? I doubt he would have dared.”
Simon turned the ward into a courtroom, forgetting how he had been reduced to a pathetic state. “You two were alone together in the room, and when the scandal broke, you Taylors joined forces to shift the blame onto the Schmidt family.
“You knew you were tainted, making it difficult for you to find a partner in high society in the future. So, you decided to stoop down and use Sean as your lifeline, taking advantage of him.
“Ha! Ms. Tatiana, you’re really something. I guess you’re not inferior to Ms. Alyssa.”
“You beast!” Sean lost all rationality. His eyes turned bloodshot as he struck Simon’s face with his fists.
The punch contorted Simon’s features in an instant.
The Lynch couple cried out in shock, “Sean! Stop it!”
“Ugh!” Simon saw stars. His head, already diagnosed with a concussion, began to throb intensely.
The next moment, he felt blood gushing out of his mouth. When he spat on the ground, he heard a click.
A tooth had fallen out.
It was evident how much force Sean had put into that punch, as if he wanted to kill Simon.
Shocked, Tatiana covered her mouth with both hands. She knew that Sean had been completely consumed by anger. Although he was doing this for her, continuing like this would only lead to even bigger trouble.
Just as Sean was about to strike again, Sinead suddenly rushed forward and grabbed his arm. She cried out hysterically, “How dare you raise your hand against your own brother! You’ve gone insane for this woman!
“Hit me! Just hit me and get it over with! You won’t need me as your mother anymore anyway!”
Sean panted heavily, tears of anger and resentment flooding his bloodshot eyes.
Why was it so hard for him to love someone?
Why did they have to look down on such a good woman like Tatiana and hurt her time and time again?
“You guys are really too much! How can you bully a young girl together? When did the Lynch family’s ethics decline to this point?”
Amidst the tense atmosphere, a voice filled with anger cut through.
Holding his face, Simon cast a cold glance over. Sinead also stopped crying.
The sharp sound of footsteps shattered the awkward silence as Steven strode in, his face like frost.
“Steven…” Sean murmured as he looked at Steven.
Steven glanced meaningfully at Sean, then at Tatiana, who looked pale and pitiful. He felt bad and guilty.
In fact, he had been standing outside the door for a while. He was aware of everything happening in the ward.
“Mom, how long are you going to remain so ignorant?”
Steven shook his head, his eyes filled with coldness. “If your idea of doing what’s best for your child is to tear apart his happiness with your own hands and hurt the one he loves, then your love is truly disappointing!”
Sean and Tatiana stared in astonishment at Steven’s resolute face, deeply moved by his actions.
Despite the couple feeling as if they had a sword hanging over their heads, someone from the Lynch family was actually willing to lend them a hand.
This act of kindness amidst adversity was more precious and heartwarming than ever before.
“Steven! How dare you speak to your mother like that?”
Spencer finally couldn’t contain his anger. He rose abruptly and pointed accusingly at Steven’s stern face. “Your mother has worked tirelessly all her life, raising you three brothers single-handedly. And all you have to say is that she’s disappointing?
“Are you and Sean trying to drive us two old folks to death?”
Simon took the opportunity to paint himself as the victim. Spewing blood and air, he said, “Dad! Mom! Look at them! They don’t even care about you two! People said to raise a child to prevent loneliness.
But I’m the only one who truly stands by you. They’re both traitors!”
When Simon recalled how Steven and Sean had teamed up against him in court, his anger surged even more. “Vent your anger at me, Steven! Both of you, come at me! Mom’s body can’t withstand your harsh words.”
Steven couldn’t help but sneer. He stared at Simon’s face with a mixture of disgust and contempt. “You think I’m not coming for you? You think you can run?”
Simon trembled violently.
“Do you think I don’t know what you’ve been up to under my nose all these years? Do you think I can’t see that you’ve been suppressing and bullying Sean? Do you think I’m blind?”
Steven took a deep breath. His heart twinged with guilt, and his eyes were filled with a hint of shame. “I regret not exposing your malicious facade earlier and not reporting your wrongdoings. I should’ve let you know there’s justice in this world!”
“Steven! You…” Simon’s face turned as red as a tomato.
Steven, who had always been quiet and indifferent at home, was now mercilessly exposing him. Each of his words was like a sharp nail pinning him to the pillar of shame.
Sinead, too, was stunned by her suddenly furious son. With her mouth half-open, she stared at Simon in bewilderment.
“What report? What wrongdoing?”
Spencer took a step forward, widening his eyes. “Simon, is what Steven said true? What’s going on here?”
Steven glared coldly at Simon. “Ha! Even at this point, you still haven’t told Mom and Dad anything? What a dutiful son you are. No wonder you can stand here and spout such nonsense, deceiving them.
“I’m afraid you don’t even know about this yourself. Just half an hour ago, you were reported by the lawyers of your law firm. You’re suspected of embezzling funds, bribery, and money laundering. Your law firm has been sealed off.”
“S-Sealed off? Reported? W-Who dares to do that?” Simon exclaimed in panic. His face contorted with rage, as if someone had stepped on his tail.