---- Chapter 217 It took three hours to get Leah stable. My mother also dashed to the hospital. Upon seeing Leah, she started to sob. "Who did this to Leah? I'm going to the police!" "I'll make sure they go to jail," | promised my mom. Leah, who had been put on an IV drip, slowly opened her eyes and looked at me, confused. "Mom, why didn't Dad protect me?" | kissed her forehead and said, "I'm sorry, it's my fault. I'll always protect you.

You're my most beloved treasure." "As for your dad, I'll ensure he faces punishment,' | affirmed to Leah. When | got back to the kindergarten, the activity day was concluding with its final event. Families were painting a picture of home. Antonio was patiently coloring the drawing while ---- Chapter 217 Jacob quietly nestled in his arms. Sophia looked content as she took photos of them. | stormed over and grabbed Sophia's hair, slapping her across the face twice.

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She fell to the ground with a thud, hitting her head on the corner of a table behind her. The sound of the slaps shocked everyone. Antonio shouted, "Grace, have you lost your mind?" He took Sophia in his arms, looking at her with concern. "Sophia, does it hurt?" Sophia started crying and pleaded with me, "Grace, did | do something wrong? | apologize if | did." | said coldly, "You're going to do more than just apologize.

You'll pay for what you've done." As | raised my hand to slap Sophia again, Antonio tried to stop me. ---- Chapter 217 But | swung around and slapped him instead, leaving a clear red mark on his face. He held his cheek, stunned for a moment, then screamed furiously, "Grace, you bitch!" The teacher hurried over to stop the fight and asked me what was happening. | pointed at Jacob, seething. "I've called the cops!

Sophia's son and his buddies beat up my daughter!" Before | could finish speaking, Sophia urgently interjected, "No way! Jacob is a good kid. Antonio, you've got to trust me!" | inched closer. "No way? Then why was the ambulance here just now?!" Antonio stood in front of Sophia and Jacob again, acting like their shield. "Kids can't mean any harm. They just roughhoused. But you're making a big deal out of nothing and even resorting to violence. What a vixen!"