Steven's parents had terrible looks on their faces after listening to what Steven said.
On the other hand, Steven slowly felt there was hope when he saw his parent's pale faces. He thought his parent might change their thoughts and their indifference was unnecessary after what he said.
However, what happened next was unexpected…
"That bitch bewitched you!" Mrs. Hughes approached Steven angrily and grabbed his arm. She sounded very angry, "It's not just Gwen that bitch. And Denise too! Those two women had bewitched you. It's this how you talk to me and your father? We are just doing all of these because of you. If it weren't for you, do you think we don't want to be good people that everyone praised? And you're saying this sort of thing to us? Steven Hughes, are you human?"
Mrs. Hughes treated Steven like he was still a kid by pulling his ear, "Stop embarrassing me! Go home with me now!"
After that, Steven realized many people were starting to gather around them. He smiled bitterly. His parent's image had crumpled in his heart at this moment. He knew very well his mother was angry and anxious not because of what he said or did. It was because there were many people watching them and she felt embarrassed.
His parent kept on insisting they were doing all of those things for him. Resolved to commit all sorts of bad things just because of him… Just like now. All they cared about was their own reputations and images.
He took a deep breath and struggled away from his mother. Then he looked at her with cold eyes, "Mdm. Zikri, this is the first time I'm calling you this way and Mr. Hughes."
He looked so serious in his eyes and his voice. It scared and freaked his mother.
She furrowed her brows vehemently, "Steven, what are you talking about?"
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