Kendra leaned in close, whispering in Lindsey’s ear so only she could hear, “Lindsey, I warned you you’d regret this.


    ”


    Kendra had struggled at the bottom of society for many years, making her less naive than Shelia and unwilling to disy her vulnerability when provoked.


    She knew all too well that to make it in this world and achieve her goals, she had to be upromising.


    Removing any obstacles was a necessity.


    It wouldn’t be urate to say that everything during the day was purely acting, but there was an element of it involved.


    She intended to lure Lindsey over and embarrass her, ensuring that Lindsey wouldn’t oppose her Like this anymore!


    Finishing her statement, Kendra stood straight, nced at Lindsey and Leonel, andughed carelessly.


    “Well, if you’ve got nothing else to do at thiste hour, get some sleep.


    I’m tired, too.


    ”


    She yawned and headed for the door.


    But suddenly, a dark figure dashed past Lindsey, heading straight for Kendra.


    Without saying anything, Leonel grabbed Kendra’s shoulders, spun her around, andnded a forceful punch.


    Kendra screamed, copsing to the floor with blood trickling from her mouth.


    “Leonel!” Lindsey was inplete disarray, witnessing the scene unfold before her.


    Leonel had struck Kendra, but sheughed through the pain.


    “Go on!


    Hit me again.


    If you’re brave enough, kill me! Causing harm on purpose and taking someone’s life deliberately.


    Let’s find out who will end up with a longer prison sentence!”


    “You think I wouldn’t dare?” Leonel hurried towards Kendra and seized her by the cor.


    With ease, he raised her from the ground.


    Elegantly stepped in and grabbed Leonel’s arm.


    “Leonel, stop this!”


    “Linds, if thew can’t punish her, I’ll seek justice for Mom today!”


    As Leonel spoke, he threw Kendra down and pressed his foot toward her head.


    Leonel’s foot hovered, unable to descend, as Lindsey clung to him from behind.


    Desperately, she tried to restrain him.


    “Leonel, think about the consequences if you hurt her like this.


    Mom is still unconscious.


    I can’t lose another family member.


    Calm down! Please.


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    Her voice broke at the end.


    Lindsey, who hadn’t held back her tears until now, couldn’t help but break into sobs.


    Leonel’s rage subsided as he heard his sister’s tearful plea.


    He gently ced his foot down, turned, and embraced her softly.


    “Don’t cry.


    It’s all my fault.


    ” He gently rubbed her back and reassured her in a low voice, “You won’t be alone in this world.


    I’ll be here to support you, and we’ll look after Mom together until she wakes up.


    ”


    Lindsey, crying, nodded and clung to him.


    Kendra fought to rise from the floor, her body aching as if her bones were near breaking, her face bearing bruises.