Chapter 22 Can I be Angela’s older brother?
Ivan tightened his jaw.
He actually didn't see anything, he only heard the sound of the children crying.
When he walked over and saw the dirt-stained little girl, the fire inside him couldn't be restrained.
Such a cute little girl would never willingly hit someone.
Therefore, it was clear that she had been bullied.
As expected, with just a bluff from him, those high-ranking ladies immediately retreated.
Ivan cast a cold gaze at Owen's bodyguard.
The bodyguard stepped forward and respectfully reported, "Those children were teasing this young lady for being mute, and a fight broke out between the two sides. The young master couldn't overlook it, so he ordered his subordinates to help the little girl vent her frustrations."
She can't speak? Mute? Ivan's heart sank. His pitch-black eyes froze for a moment.
He looked at Angela, and a dull pain slowly spread in his chest.
He crouched down, at the same height as the little girl, and waved his hand. "Come here. Let me see where you're hurt."
Angela's big eyes reflected Ivan's figure.
She pursed her pink lips and took step by step towards Ivan, then she held onto Ivan's finger.
Seeing this scene, Owen was very unhappy.
He was the one who had just saved this little girl, so why didn't she want to hold his hand?
He was cuter and more handsome than their father, so why didn't she like him?
Owen pouted in anger.
However, no one paid any attention to him at all.
Ivan was a person with serious cleanliness obsession. He always kept his distance from anything dirty.
But now, he held the little figure in his arms.
The adorable and soft little girl, how could she be bullied like this?
"Come, let’s take you to clean up."
Ivan carried Angela and headed to the lounge, with Owen following behind, his face filled with unhappiness.
At this moment, Haley was almost going crazy.
She took Todd to find Madam Martínez and only learned that Angela suddenly had a tantrum and ran off alone.
She searched the entire villa and finally heard from the servants that a little girl in the backyard had been bullied...
So, she went to the backyard again.
But she happened to see Ivan carrying Angela away.
Even though they were tens of meters away, Haley could see her disheveled daughter at a glance.
She rushed over in one stride and snatched Angela back before Ivan could react.
She looked at her daughter in her arms, and anger surged instantly.
She stared at the two people in front of her, one adult and one child. "What have you done to my daughter?"
Ivan frowned. "Ms. DeRoss, what do you mean?"
Haley's hands holding the child were trembling.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "I know my daughter offended Mr. Winston a few days ago, but she is just an ignorant child. Has Mr. Winston gone too far?"
Ivan couldn't help but smile in anger.
He just felt heartbroken for this little girl, as if he had fed a dog.
He tightened his jaw and stared into Haley's eyes, not wanting to say a word.
"Ms. DeRoss, you have misunderstood..." Owen tugged at Haley's clothes and said with a grievance,
"We didn't bully the little girl..." Owen's eyes were red with grievances.
No wonder this woman didn't like him, turns out she had such a cute and beautiful daughter...
It seems there's also a son...
She has two children, how could she possibly like him...
Owen sniffed and suppressed his grievances.
His eyes shimmered with tears, causing a lump to form in Haley's throat.
This child may be mischievous, but he would never bully Angela.
And Ivan, being an adult, how could he possibly lay a hand on a four-year-old girl?
Haley couldn't believe her own thoughts, actually thinking that the Winston family, father and son were bullying her daughter.
Haley pursed her crimson lips and softly spoke, "Mr. Winston, Owen, I misunderstood you all. I'm sorry, thank you for helping Angela clear things up."
"So, the little girl's name is Angela, it sounds lovely," Owen blinked his pitch-black eyes, "Aunt Haley, can I be Angela's older brother? I will protect her just like tonight and won't let anyone bully her!"
Haley smiled slightly, "That depends on whether Angela is willing or not."
Owen quickly reached out to hold the little girl's hand, "Angela, can I be your brother?"
However, there was no response.
Angela's eyes were locked onto Ivan, full of greed.
Haley couldn't understand why Angela was so interested in Ivan Winston, it was the same a few days ago on the main road and now.
She hugged the child in her arms tightly and said softly, "Mr. Winston, I will go treat Angela's wound first. Please excuse me."
"Aunt Haley, my hand is also injured, can you help me treat it too?" Owen took the opportunity to lift his own hand.
It was a small scratch he accidentally got in the flower bed, just a tiny cut, not even bleeding.
But the Young Master of the Winston family had delicate skin, so such a minor injury naturally couldn't be left unattended.
Haley gently smiled, "Then come upstairs with me."
They walked up to the second floor from the backyard stairs, but before they entered the room, Haley noticed that there was someone behind her.
She frowned and looked at the man who followed, "Mr. Winston, what are you doing?"
"My son is alone with a stranger, I can't rest assured," Ivan said coldly, pursing his lips.
Fine.
Haley shrugged indifferently.
She pushed open the door and walked in, placing Angela down and helping her take off her dirty clothes before carrying her into the shower.
The room was left with the Winston family father and son, staring at each other.
Ivan spoke coldly, "You snuck out of the house several times just to meet this woman?"
Owen snorted lightly, "What's it to you?"
"I think the punishment is too lenient," Ivan coldly stared
"Since solitary confinement can't keep you in check, then go abroad and reflect for a few years before coming back," he said, determinedly.
"No!" Owen protested loudly.
If he goes abroad, he won't be able to see this woman again.
This is the first time he has liked someone so much, wanting to be with her every day!
It's clear that his father is trying to separate them!
Ivan's lips were full of coldness.
Because Keith is the eldest son, his father is especially strict with him. Now that Keith has grown up a bit, Owen still acts like a two or three-year-old child.
The gap between the two brothers is growing, and there will undoubtedly be many conflicts in the future.
It's time to focus on Owen's upbringing. Owen's father's gaze made him stiffen.
He feels like he won't have any good days ahead of him...
The father and son confronted each other, and the bathroom door opened.
Haley walked out of the bathroom holding a pink glutinous rice ball.
In the misty steam of the bathroom, Angela's skin looked as tender as a freshly peeled egg, making people want to take a bite.
Her wet hair was stuck to her forehead, her big eyes blinked, and the watery gaze under her fluttering eyelashes cast a shadow, making her beauty suffocating.
Ivan's heart instantly softened.
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