Chapter 223 Retaliation By The Divorced Heiress

• Bella was momentarily taken aback. "I'm fine, but Carrie might be hurt," she stated icily. Justin's black pupils abruptly contracted. He clamped down harder on Bethany's wrist. "Oh my! Please let go, Justin. It aches. I'm being hurt by you! Bethany was on the verge of tears, her forehead drenched in cold sweat from the excruciating discomfort. Justin's narrow lips were pursed. Then he abruptly released Bethany. The power sent Bethany reeling backward several feet and to the floor, where she collapsed, looking pitiful. "Justin! I was immediately thrown by this woman's slippers! Look, my face still has a shoeprint on it! Here is the proof. Bethany sobbed and beat her fists on the ground.
• "This woman came to abuse your sister at our house! How, without knowing the whole story, can you support her? Justin, unexpectedly, avoided giving her a glance. Rather, he questioned Bella, "Are you really okay?" in a low voice. Bella rolled her eyes and chose not to answer. She moved to stand in front of Carrie, kneeled down, and caressed her silky hair. "Annie!" Carrie sobbed as she plunged herself into Bella's arms. She didn't cry when Bethany hit her, but as soon as she saw Anna, her feelings of resentment overcame her, and she started crying. "Avoid crying. Carrie, I promise not to allow anyone to bully you while I'm here.
• I'll look after you going forward. As Bella soothed Carrie, her heart ached. She gave Bethany a furious glance. Bethany had the demonic bite of an evil stepmother. When Justin witnessed Bella and Carrie sharing an embrace, his normally icy heart gave a little flutter. The closeness of it all pleased him, and he wished with all his might that he might witness scenes like this more frequently. "Bethany, you should take note of what I said." Bella's stare cut through Bethany's eyes like a blade. "Carrie will be in my care going forward. Do not assume that because I am not present, Tideview Manor is operating without my knowledge.