Chapter 23 - 21: Reckless
"Edward, why are you back?" Hannah heard her husband’s voice, was startled, quickly turned around, and went to greet him.
Maya watched as her dad returned, took a deep breath, and maintained an indifferent expression on her face. Meanwhile, Elia moved in small, aggrieved steps towards her dad.
"Were you making all that noise in the city last night because life has been too peaceful?" Edward was reproaching those who caused trouble, but his gaze was directed at Jane and Liam upstairs.
The siblings, upon seeing their long-absent father, both let out a sarcastic smile and then simultaneously turned back to their rooms.
"Dad~~~ You have to stand up for me. Maya framed me while you were gone and even got me taken to the police station."
Maya listened to Elia’s accusations without defending herself, instead staring straight at Edward, seemingly waiting for him to handle the matter, or to punish her.
In the past, as long as Elia complained, she would get scolded, regardless of who was really at fault. She was always the one in the wrong, and she was used to it.
But she hadn’t expected that after he left, Hannah and her daughter would become so audacious.