Revenge After Death ( Michael Ford ) novel Chapter 368

"Call the family doctor," Steven instructed in a cold tone, casting a warning glance at Joel, as if to convey, "This is the first and last time you do this to me".

Joel was clearly intimidated by Steven. He straightened up, trying to explain, "I had everything under control. I wouldn't let her be— "

Before Joel could finish his sentence, Steven mercilessly grabbed a chair from the ground and hurled it at him.

I flinched in fear, my breaths becoming rapid.

Joel managed to dodge in time. He stared at Steven in disbelief, his own breath quickening. It was evident he was disappointed and upset by Steven's action.

"Steven! You've been treating me like crap over and over again for the sake of that woman! I'm telling you, I've had enough! Damn it!"

Steven stood still, his fingers trembling slightly. Joel turned away and left, clearly disappointed and angry.

I thought they had a falling out, but soon after, Joel returned with a doctor, his head lowered as he carried a medicine box.

Joel huffed and stood aside, sulking. Steven gave him the cold shoulder and had the doctor examine my injuries.

After examining the sole of my foot and cleaning the wounds, the doctor administered a tetanus shot.

"Be careful not to get it wet for the next few days," The doctor advised before he left.

Ignoring Joel, Steven carried me to our bedroom. Joel stubbornly followed, and after taking a few steps, he said, "I was wrong… "

I looked at him, noticing his usual demeanor had faded, revealing an ordinary teenage boy. I was rather surprised that he was the one apologizing to Steven.

"Don't give me the cold treatment… " Joel muttered softly. "I don't want to go back to school."

Steven continued to ignore Joel, clearly still upset about Joel taking matters into his own hands and locking him in the basement.

"I apologized! Isn't that enough?" Joel's youthful pride couldn't tolerate Steven's cold shoulder.

"I didn't anticipate her to become so foolish… " Joel muttered in displeasure. "Back then, nobody dared to mess with her. Who knew she would turn into such an idiot all of a sudden."