Chapter 374: Chapter 374: Cutting Off All Ties
"How was I supposed to know Immortal Aunt Liu was harming people? Everyone said her medicine worked wonders! I introduced it to you out of the goodness of my heart, hoping your barren daughter-in-law could finally give you a grandson. No good deed goes unpunished!"
Linden’s mother’s voice was loud, but it lacked conviction. She didn’t dare meet Raina’s gaze and was seething with frustration. ’That useless Immortal Aunt Liu,’ she cursed inwardly, ’how could she let the police catch her?’
"Bullshit! Everyone in Rosillia Village knows about her. Are you deaf or just playing dumb? Do you take everyone else for a fool? Your heart is so black, I can see right through you. You just wanted my daughter-in-law to have a deformed baby! Every pregnant woman in Rosillia Village who took Immortal Aunt Liu’s medicine gave birth to a monster! I must’ve been an idiot to believe a black-hearted liar like you and actually go buy that medicine. It cost me ten yuan! I’ll kill you, you rotten, cursed old bitch!"
Raina’s anger flared with every word she spat. Thank God her granddaughter had warned her, otherwise she would have been the one to harm her own grandchild. In a fit of rage, Raina knocked Linden’s mother to the ground with a few swift blows and began kicking and stomping on her without a shred of mercy.
It took the onlookers a moment to piece everything together. At first, they thought Raina was being excessive, but now, they felt that even if Linden’s mother were beaten to death, she’d have it coming. To curse someone’s bloodline was the most despicable act imaginable. No wonder Raina was furious enough to kill!
"I married out of that village a long time ago, how would I know there was a problem with Immortal Aunt Liu’s medicine? Oww... Stop kicking! I really didn’t know..."
Linden’s mother kept begging for mercy, but inwardly she was gleeful. ’Lana Steiner must have taken the medicine. As long as she took it, she might have a deformed baby. The Thorne family is about to face disaster.’
"Don’t play dumb with me! Even the people from Rosillia Village itself won’t touch Immortal Aunt Liu’s medicine. You go back to your family home every other day, how could you not know? You did this on purpose to harm my grandchild, you venomous old bitch! Thank God my Lana Steiner didn’t take that poison, or I’d kill your entire family! I’d gladly trade my life to end all of yours, you dogs!"
Raina landed a few more kicks, her already harsh features twisting into a ferocious snarl. Hearing the commotion from inside the house, Linden Golding’s wife ran out, furious. "Third Grandma," she yelled, "if you have a grievance, take it up with the one who wronged you! My child and I have done nothing to you!"
"Who did my grandson ever offend? He’s still in his mother’s womb, and your family nearly killed him! Who else am I supposed to settle this score with if not you all!"
Raina continued to curse and kick. Linden Golding and his father, Silas, got word and rushed over. They truly knew nothing about the matter. When they heard Raina’s explanation of what had happened, the two were furious and frustrated—furious that the Thorne family was being so tyrannical, and frustrated that the woman of their house was so troublesome, constantly stirring up conflict. They hadn’t had a moment’s peace these past few days.
"Silas, your wife went too far this time. To do something so insidious... We’re all neighbors here. A few squabbles now and then is one thing, but trying to harm someone’s future child is just plain wicked. Watch out, or you’ll face retribution for this!"
"I know, right? I never would’ve thought Linden’s mother was that kind of person. The type to smile to your face and stab you in the back. I’m not getting involved with someone like that."
"Who would? Not unless they have a death wish!"
...
This time, the villagers were unanimously on Raina’s side. Whether Linden’s mother had done it intentionally or not was clear to them—they weren’t idiots. It was obviously on purpose. If everyone in Rosillia Village knew, how could she not? She had definitely tried to harm Lana Steiner intentionally.
Raina’s curses had hit the mark. The woman was rotten to the core.
"We’re going home!"
The moment Byron Thorne spoke, Raina stopped. She spat at the pathetic mess of Linden’s mother on the ground.
"Silas Golding," Byron Thorne said, enunciating every word. "Your wife tried to harm my grandson. I will not forget this. As long as I draw breath, our families are finished."
