Chapter 935 You Can Trust Me
Brent was rendered speechless by Sophia's questioning. He felt like he didn't recognize this crazed version of Sophia.
How did Sophia become like this?
Linda couldn't stand it any longer and angrily said, "Sophia, that's enough! Over the years, haven't you used family ties to make Dad do enough for you? It's you who are never satisfied! It's you who are scheming, always trying to take what doesn't belong to you! And now, you have the nerve to blame Dad here? Reflect on yourself!"
Sophia glared at Linda with a sinister look, "You little bitch, is it your place to speak here? Do you think you can criticize me? If it weren't for you taking away Dad's affection, would he treat me like this now?"
Linda snorted, "Even without me, Dad would eventually realize that someone like you doesn't deserve to be loved! Because you're greedy, ungrateful, and selfish!"
Sophia, enraged, screamed, "You're talking nonsense! You little bitch, come here, I'll kill you!"
As she threatened, Sophia's hand reached through the iron bars, trying to grab Linda.
Seeing this, Nora quickly pulled Linda away, preventing her from being touched.
Seeing the now deranged Sophia, the last bit of pity and reluctance in Brent's eyes disappeared. He picked up a water cup from the wooden table, which belonged to anofficer, and threw the water in Sophia's face!
The cold water instantly calmed Sophia down.
Brent, extremely disappointed, looked at her and said, "It's my fault! I spoiled you too much! I think you need to stay here and face the law's punishment, to reform yourself. Otherwise, you'll be a menace when you get out!"
After saying this, he put down the cup, put his arm around Nora's shoulder, and led her and Linda away.
"Let's go!"
He originally thought Sophia might be scared here, but it seemed he was wrong!
Sophia, who acted recklessly, didn't realize she had done anything wrong. It wasn't just impulsiveness that made her throw acid; it was because she felt invincible with Brent backing her up, thinking she could get away with anything!
Seeing Brent really leave, Sophia, now clear-headed from the cold water, panicked and reached out, shouting, "Dad, don't go! You can't leave, you can't abandon me! Dad, save me, I'm so scared."
However, no matter how much she shouted, Brent didn't look back at her even once.
After leaving the police station and getting into the car, Brent slumped down, covering his eyes with his hand, and began to sob.
Linda, who had never seen Brent like this, cautiously called out, "Dad, are you okay?"
Brent didn't respond, his sobs turning into wails.
Seeing the usually strong Brent broke down like this, Nora felt heartache. She patted his back, "Cole, take it easy. Letting Sophia reform here is also good for her."
Brent, covering his face with both hands, couldn't help but cry, "Nora, you're right! I spoiled her over the years, and now she's out of control. This is my failure as a parent! If I had listened to you earlier and not indulged her every whim, she might not have turned out this way."
Nora, feeling heartbroken, also choked up, "There's no 'if' or 'maybe' in this world. It's not too late to realize it now; there's still time!"
Brent didn't speak anymore, just hung his head, his throat producing regretful sobs.
Brent, a middle-aged man, cried like this for the first time in his life, feeling that the daughter he raised had become a complete villain, beyond saving.
Nora and Linda didn't speak anymore, the mother and daughter quietly accompanying Brent as he vented his emotions.
By the time they returned to the hotel, it was already late.
Nora supported Brent's arm, afraid he might fall due to his low spirits and lack of focus, wanting him to rest first and discuss other matters tomorrow.
However, as soon as they entered the suite, someone knocked on the door.
Linda went to open it, and a few people in uniforms solemnly explained their purpose.
Summit Innovations Group was suspected of illegal operations, tax evasion, and large-scale fraud in several domestic companies, and they needed to take Brent for investigation.
Nora was stunned, somewhat shocked.
Linda was also at a loss.
But Brent, who had just cried, was very calm about it. It seemed he had anticipated this, and he walked over calmly, saying, "I'll go with you."
Nora, unable to accept it, said, "Cole, what's going on?"
Brent smiled bitterly, "Nora, I'm sorry. I'll go with them first. If you still want a divorce afterward, you can contact my lawyer."
Nora's eyes welled up, "Cole."
Linda: "Dad!"
Brent was taken away by the officials, leaving Nora and Linda alone in the large hotel suite.
Nora sat on the sofa in a daze, not saying a word.
Linda walked over and took Nora's hand, "Mom, don't worry too much. Dad is just being investigated; the outcome is still uncertain!"
Nora came to her senses, forcing a smile, and patted Linda's head, nodding.
Actually, from the moment Brent was taken away, she understood why he was in such a hurry to sell off all the domestic assets.
This suite was big and empty; she didn't want to stay!
Nora got up and led Linda, "Linda, let's go! We'll go to the hospital to see Claire. It's too quiet here; let's stay with her at the hospital!"
Linda didn't say anything, just obediently followed Nora.
When they returned to the hospital, Katherine and Alex were still in Claire's ward.
They hadn't left because Katherine didn't trust the nurse to take care of Claire.
She had already lost Claire once and didn't want any more accidents.
Nora gave them a faint smile, "Mr. Melville, you should take Katherine home to rest! I'll take care of Claire, don't worry."
Katherine and Alex exchanged a glance, both with the same concern in their eyes.
They had already heard about Brent being taken away by the authorities.
Would Nora, as Brent's wife, hold any resentment? Could she still be trusted?
Seeing their concern, Claire spoke up, "Katherine, you and Alex should go home. Claire will stay with me. We've known each other for decades and are best friends. Don't worry."
Hearing Claire say this, Katherine nodded slightly, thoughtfully saying to Nora, "Mrs. Coleman, thank you so much for your help again!"
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