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"Uncle Daniel," Zuko said, hugging Lina. He chuckled. "We're here for Sephy, but we're also curious about James'
father."
"Hah, not a good guy for sure!" Zuko's business partner chimed in. He was close to the Hamertons.
"You can tell by the kid's mother. Both husband and wife must be birds of a feather. That's why they raised such a
rotten kid!"
Lina patted the woman's hand and smiled gently.
"Mrs. Hamerton, I know you have a good temper and are generous, but don't stop me later! That brat has bullied
my son, and I'm determined to get justice for my child today!"
As she finished speaking, the meeting room door swung open. Sophia exuded arrogance as she entered in high
heels. James followed behind her with a frown and scanned everyone with a deep grudge.
Sophia patted James' head and reassured him not to be scared.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Ms. Corbin, folks," she said and took off her sunglasses, her crimson lips forming a mocking smirk. "My son was hit
in kindergarten, and I'm determined to get to the bottom of this!"
She looked around. "Where is Ms. Squire? She's the class' homeroom teacher. Shouldn't she come forward?"
Just as she finished speaking, a low, stern voice echoed. "Why? You won't resolve the problem if Ms. Squire isn't
here?"
Sophia was taken aback, and she saw Daniel playing with a lighter on the side, his expression composed but hinting
at ruthlessness. When he raised his eyes, his gaze was sharp, sending shivers down one's spine.
Daniel spoke with a half-smile. "Even if Ms. Squire isn't here, we still have Ms. Corbin. Are you suggesting the
principal isn't qualified to handle this matter?"
"You..." Sophia was still haughty. "Who are you? Why do you think you can meddle here?"
Before Daniel could respond, an impatient parent stood up. "Ma'am, we need to discuss this in front of everyone
today. Do you know why your son was hit? He's been a tyrant in kindergarten, behaving recklessly! My son, Zack,
has been bullied by him several times!"
"The same goes for my son! Your son destroyed all the limited-edition action figures he brought! They were
collector's items. Ma'am, how do you propose to compensate?"
"What's more, he lifted my girl's skirt. This isn't just mischievous behavior—it's an issue of character! Bad genes!"
"Yeah, it runs in the family!"
"Hey, stop making nonsense!" Sophia was furious. "What's all this about bad genes? Do you even know what family
he's from?"
As chaos erupted in the meeting room, someone passed through the door. Suddenly, the room fell silent, and
everyone stared in astonishment at the newcomer.
Lina and Zuko were particularly dumbfounded.
Only Daniel scowled.
Sophia smugly grabbed the man's arm and spoke loudly. "Darling, these people are giving our son a hard time. Tell
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmme, how should we stand up for our son?"
Graham took a deep breath and straightened his back. His gaze slowly swept across everyone's faces.
When he saw Zuko and Lina, he paused and then looked elsewhere.
"I..."
"Graham!" Lina was a little agitated. "How could it be you?"
Zuko patted her shoulder, worried that her emotions might affect their baby. He then approached Graham,
whispering, "What are you doing? This child... This child couldn't possibly be yours! You..."
"Zuko, I don't want to continue like this. Today, I will put an end to everything." Graham looked at him and took
Sophia's hand. "She is the woman I love and want to marry. The child isn't mine, but I'm willing to treat him as my
own son."
Zuko's eyes widened. He thought he had misheard Graham and was at a loss for words.
"Graham, are you out of your mind?!" Lina wished she could slap him. "This is the woman you want to marry? What
about your fiancee? What does she mean to you? You're not leaving her any shred of dignity showing up here
today?"
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