Mia said, "Leo is always getting bullied."
After their stomach discomfort subsided, they headed home. Mia crashed as soon as she got home.
Ellory and Kyle headed back to the hospital, leaving Naomi's cell number as a contact, but she didn't answer this time. The hospital wouldn't let them leave.
Ellory and Kyle were at the hospital, yelling about Naomi's heartlessness not supporting her father-in-law.
They were shouting obscenities at the hospital, and someone tipped off Bruce. Upon hearing, he said, "The Mastin family and my wife cut ties over a decade ago, they have nothing to do with her now. These two are no-gooders, feel free to call the cops."
With that, he hung up.
This time, Naomi decided to wash her hands off these two. The Cedillo family made it clear that they had nothing to do with the Mastin family.
Ellory and Kyle were at a loss; they could only put the hospital bill on hold. After leaving the hospital, they made a banner, wearing it around their bodies. Ellory said angrily, "Naomi's weak spot is her husband and son. If I've sunk this low, I'll drag them down with me."
They stood outside the city hall, shouting, "Bruce beats up his relatives! Bruce's wife doesn't support her father and brother!"
Their antics quickly drew the attention of passersby. Gradually, people started recording them and sharing the videos on social media, which spread rapidly.
One of Naomi's friends showed her the video, "Naomi, what's going on?"
Seeing the video, Naomi realized that Ellory and Kyle had found her weak spot. She hurried to leave.
Seeing Naomi's flustered state, Mia yawned and asked, "Naomi, where are you off to?"
Naomi said, "Ellory and Kyle are causing a scene at Bruce's workplace. I need to check it out."
As she was about to leave, Leo quickly blocked her path. He said, "Hansen just called, told me not to let you go. It's a trap. Let them make a scene. Even if it makes the news, they're the ones who'll be embarrassed."
Mia got the picture, so Ellory and Kyle hadn't had enough yet. Mia instantly perked up, donned her jacket, snapped her fingers and pointed outside. Leo got her drift immediately.
Naomi was worried about what they might do, but Mia and Leo had already hopped in the car and were on their way.
On the road, Mia called Molly, "Your day off will have to be postponed, Ellory and Kyle are actually causing a scene at Bruce's workplace."
This time, Molly and another friend decided to join them at the city hall. When they arrived, there was already a crowd gathered, listening to Ellory and Kyle's sob story.
Leo rolled down the car window and honked. Ellory and Kyle turned around and saw the three terrifying Cedillo family members!
Mia and Molly got out of the car, the latter wielding a pocket knife. Then Leo picked up a pair of brass knuckles and slipped them on.
Seeing the three intimidating figures, Ellory and Kyle started to back away in fear. They still clearly remembered getting beaten up the day before.
As the three approached, Ellory and Kyle, who were just crying, quickly dropped their banner and started to run.
Mia watched their retreating figures and said, "Get in the car, let's head to the Mastin's."
So the three of them drove straight to the Mastin's house, waiting for the father and son to return. As soon as they arrived home and saw Mia, they instinctively tried to run. But as they turned around, Leo appeared from behind.
Molly had already opened the door of the Mastin's house from inside. She said, "Come on in, I've trashed the place again. This time, not even the pots and pans were spared."
Mia and Leo dragged Ellory and Kyle into the yard.
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