Chapter 264
Chapter 264
Over the years, they had lived a life of luxury and had become quite complacent. Even the slightest movement left them panting from exertion. They could not afford to provoke Serenity and her husband, especially since Serenity was skilled in martial arts.
It was a mystery how Liberty raised her sister to allow Serenity to learn martial arts.
Fortunately, they had the foresight to secure Serenity’s father’s life insurance payout; otherwise, it might have been squandered by Serenity and her sister.
“Serenity, you better not push your luck! I’m warning you, if you don’t get Noah out of jail and something happens to him there, you’ll never hear the end of it from me! Don’t think I’m afraid of you just because you have a husband now p>
Abigail yelled, pointing an accusatory finger at Serenity.
Zachary finished washing his hands and turned his head. A single, sharp glance from his icy gaze caused Abigail’s tirade to falter.
She felt a surge of fear towards this cold, stoic man.
“Serenity p>
Stuart Hunt finally spoke up, “Regardless of the circumstances, it’s wrong to raise your hand against someone. If you ask your husband to apologize to your aunt, as the elders, we will not hold it against you any further p>
“So you acknowledge that it’s wrong to raise your hand against someone. When Noah and a gang of thugs, all wielding metal bars, confronted me in the middle of the night and ordered me to leave my car, I was terrified. When I got out, he was the one who attacked me first. If I hadn’t reacted quickly, that metal bar could have seriously injured me. What do you think would have happened then p>
The corner of Zachary’s mouth twitched at Serenity’s mention of being scared, though a glimmer of amusement shone in his eyes.
“That’s incorrect, and I was merely acting in self-defense. How am I to blame? You all have come here in a large group at night to accuse and verbally assault me. Do you believe you have the right to do that p>
Stuart Hunt was left speechless. After a moment, he replied, “Serenity, we know Noah is in the wrong, but aren’t you okay? You know martial arts, and Noah and his group couldn’t even overpower you. You’re perfectly fine. What’s the big deal about a little conflict between cousins? Since you’ve already fought, just let it go. Why did you have to involve the police p>
“Noah is still a minor. His detention will significantly impact his future. You’re his cousin. Isn’t it a bit heartless to treat your own family this way p>
Serenity responded coldly, “Don’t lecture me about family. If I were truly heartless, he wouldn’t have been merely detained. Besides, don’t you find it ironic that you criticize me for lacking compassion? When have you shown any kindness? Do you remember how you treated my sister and me after our parents died p>
“Fifteen years ago, you cut all familial ties with us. So now, don’t come here talking about family p>
Serenity stepped forward to stand in front of Abigail, who glared at her with rage, wishing she could incinerate her with her eyes. Although Abigail was tempted to attack, she felt intimidated by Zachary’s icy stare and ultimately refrained from making a move.
“You should be grateful. Just think about this—your son is underage, yet he has the audacity to lead a group of thugs to block someone’s path. They didn’t succeed in harming me because I know martial arts. But if I had been a weak, defenseless woman and he had assaulted me, vandalized my car, and stolen my belongings, what do you think he would have become p>
The crime of robbery is extremely serious. He wouldn’t just be detained; he would likely face several years in prison. Although he is a minor, he has already reached the age of 16. If he breaks the law, he must take responsibility for his actions.
“This will serve as a lesson for him. Being detained will help him understand that what he did was illegal. Once he is released, he will know to control himself and avoid becoming like those criminals. He won’t dare to misbehave in the future. If this isn’t saving him, then what is p>
Serenity spoke with reason and conviction, leaving the elder Hunts surprisingly unable to counter her argument.
She went on to say, “If it weren’t for the fact that we are still blood relatives, I wouldn’t have helped him this time. I would have simply let things be and not cared if he met a dire fate p>