Of course, Velma could not win against Sydney's weapon. She quickly yelped in pain and jumped around to dodge Sydney’s attack.
Sydney did not stop but swung the duster more vigorously than before. It was as though she wanted to vent about all the grievances Velma made her suffer through all these years.
As she swung the duster, she said, "So what if I'm hitting you? Who said I can't? Do you still think you're my mother-in-law? You’re nothing but a madwoman. I’m just hitting a madwoman.”
"You... You..." Velma was trembling in anger.
Since she paused for a short second, Sydney's feather duster landed right on her calf. She was in so much pain that she jumped.
In the end, Velma was afraid and shouted for Sydney to stop.
Sydney was also tired. When she saw Velma's pathetic state, she knew that it was time to stop. It was better to stop when the situation could still be controlled. Sydney leaned against the shoe cabinet to catch her breath.
Velma did not expect Sydney to fight back so violently. She suddenly regretted coming over.
Just then, the elevator door opened.
Jayden stepped out. When he saw Velma and Sydney, his eyes brightened. "Sydney, Mom!"
Sydney swept him a cold glance, visibly could not care less.
On the other hand, Velma was more upset than before.
Her son acknowledged Sydney first before her.
She was also incredibly furious with Sydney.
"Mom, didn't I tell you not to come here? You..."
He stopped mid-sentence when he noticed something wrong with Velma. He asked in a surprised tone," Mom, what happened to your face? Why is it swollen?"
Velma had a twisted expression when she replied," She hit me. Not only on my face, but she also used a feather duster on me. Look at all these marks!"
She pulled up her sleeves and showed him the beat marks on her arms.
They were red, swollen, and terrifying to look at.
Jayden widened his eyes and looked toward Sydney in disbelief. "Sydney, did you really... hit my mom?"
“She did!" Before Sydney could reply, Velma spitted unhappily.
Jayden ignored her and continued staring at Sydney." Sydney, why did you hit my mom?"
Sydney looked at her nails, and her tone of voice was indifferent. "Since your mom hit me first, why can’t I hit her back?”
"Hit her back?" Jayden was stunned at first, then he looked toward Velma. "Mom, you hit Sydney first?”
A flash of guilt appeared in Velma's eyes. She raised her voice and said, "So what if I hit her? Your brother became like that because of her. I only slapped her once and look at me now. She slapped me once and beat me so many times with the feather duster. I will not let this go. I'll call the police and sue you for intentional harm!"
She pointed at Sydney as she spitted those words.
Jayden got worried and said to Sydney, "Sydney, apologize to my mom, quick."
He did not want Sydney to go to jail.
Sydney's expression darkened and she looked at Jayden in disdain. "Are you stupid? Why should I apologize to your mom?"
Jayden was anxious. "If you don't, she'll sue you and you might..."
"Are you worried about me?” Sydney raised her eyebrows and looked at this youngster with a mocking smile.
Jayden’s face turned red and he quickly looked away." I... I'm not worried about you. Just apologize to my mom or she might call the police."
Sydney crossed her arm in front of her chest and said, "Do you think your mom will let me go even after I apologize?"
When Velma heard this, she sneered and said, "At least you're smart."
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