Is there anyone her age who still gets their palm hit with a ruler?
"If the swelling goes down, then there's no need to go. But if it doesn't help, you need to visit the hospital for a proper check-up." Matthew Saxon knew what she was worried about, and he couldn't help but smile gently, softening his tone. "Don't feel embarrassed. When the time comes, I'll ask Ashton to take a look at it for you."
Suddenly, when he mentioned Hayes Simmons, Scarlett Yates couldn't help but think of Stella.
She didn't know where Hayes had taken Stella that day or what they discussed. Would Stella be unable to resist revealing her pregnancy to him?
"Scarlett, do you feel wronged and angry that your grandfather hit you today?"
Matthew gently brushed aside her hair from her forehead and sighed, frowning. "I didn't expect him to actually lay a hand on you. What he did was indeed too much. I will go to him for an explanation. If he really can't stand you, we'll move out."
