But though she was testing the waters, she didn't dare act recklessly. She quickly stood up and said:
"Harry, what are you talking about? It was my fault for speaking out of turn, and it's right for Mom to scold me. Please don't say anything more."
Thomas was in such pain that cold sweat broke out, but besides Olivia, no one stepped forward to plead for him. Instead, they looked at him with cold expressions.
Harry did not continue. He easily loosened Thomas's fingers, as if what just happened was a harmless farce.
"Dad, Mom, Edward, please have some coffee."
On the tray were just five coffee cups, only for Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Edward, besides Helen Melendy and her husband, leaving no share for Thomas and Olivia.
Such blatant disregard brought nothing but overwhelming humiliation to Thomas and Olivia.
He sat next to Helen with a warm smile, but beneath his deep eyes, waves surged.
