Chapter 114
Chapter 114
Chapter 114
Hector was still fuming, spewing one accusation after another, yet it still didn’t feel like enough.
Autumn had crossed the line this time.
Luna had hurt her foot when she returned to the company, and he had just gotten off work and come to pick up her favorite cake and flowers before heading to the hospital.
But as her older brother’s words spilled out, Autumn didn’t hesitate.
She raised her hand and slapped him hard across the face.
Hector held his cheek in stunned disbelief. “Autumn, you actually hit me, you p>
Before he could finish, another slap landed, this time on the other cheek.
Now both sides matched.
Autumn’s eyes were blazing red.
She couldn’t hold back the fury in her voice as she shouted, “Whatever Luna says, you all believe without question. But when it comes to me, you think I’m just making excuses.
“You take the words of a mistress’s daughter over your own sister. If Mom knew, how heartbroken would she be?
“Hector, look me in the eye and tell me-have you really lived up to the promises you made to Mom p>
She was shaking with anger.
To think her own brother could say something like that to her.
The disappointment was gutting.
This was the same brother she’d once gone out of her way to please.
But he trusted Luna and her mother completely.
He had never once believed her, as if her very existence was nothing more than a bad joke.
Hector stood frozen, hands clutching both sides of his stinging face, utterly shocked that Autumn had dared slap him twice.
Furious, he raised his hand, ready to strike back.
“Autumn! I can’t believe how ungrateful you’ve become. You actually hit your own brother? I’m going to teach you a lesson today.
“You’ve made one mistake after another, and when your brother calls you out, you still act this arrogant? You’ve lost all sense of decency p>
But before his hand could reach her, a male employee stepped in and grabbed his wrist.
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He calmly warned, “Sir, hitting a woman is never okay. No matter what she did, you shouldn’t raise your hand to
her.
“A man’s hands are meant for work-not for violence. Don’t you think so p>
Still seething, Hector shook the man off. “What do you know? She hit me first-are you blind p>
It was the first time in his life anyone had ever slapped him and it came from his own sister.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
Autumn had really gone too far-at least, that’s what Hector kept telling himself.
Just then, a female florist walked over with a freshly wrapped bouquet of carnations and handed it to Autumn.
“Ma’am, your carnations are ready. Are these for your mother p>
Autumn took the bouquet and nodded. “Yes p>
The florist smiled, a bit envious. “She must be a very lucky mom p>
“She passed away p>
Autumn answered softly, her expression dimming instantly.
“Oh… I’m sorry p>
Autumn shook her head, her voice catching slightly. “It’s alright. It’s been almost three years. Her third death anniversary is coming up soon. We’re planning a small farewell ceremony p>
She said it loud enough for Hector to hear.
If he had even the slightest heart, he’d know exactly what she meant.
Sure enough, after hearing her words, half of Hector’s rage seemed to deflate.
He reached out and grabbed her arm, asking, “When exactly is Mom’s third death anniversary p>
He might be disappointed in Autumn, but when it came to their mother, he still held deep respect.
They hadn’t expected her to pass so suddenly.
And back then, Luna had insisted she hadn’t traveled in years and begged them to take her on a trip.