"So what?" Landon shouted.
Lauren stared at Landon in utter bewilderment. Her reddened eyes widened as if they were about to tear through her eye sockets.
Knowing he had misspoken, Landon hung his numb hands helplessly in the air. He was at a loss and in panic. "Lauren, I didn't mean it. I..."
He forgot that, despite Sophia's heinous crimes, she was still Lauren's mother.
He had always been ruthless and cold-hearted. Sometimes, even Angelina, who had seen all sorts of bloodshed and violence, was afraid of him when he got angry.
He could decisively let go of many things that others cherish. He believed that if he could do it, others could too. They just needed to endure the pain.
Suddenly, Lauren screamed. As if she didn't recognize Landon anymore, she pushed him away forcefully while he was distracted and ran toward the door without looking back.
"Lauren!" Shocked, Landon felt his blood run cold.
"Lauren!"
Fortunately, Alyssa and Jasper arrived in time and intercepted the out-
