Atrophy of Love: Mr. Harris, Stop Fooling Around! novel Chapter 66

“It’s really not that I’m not letting things go,” Leah said softly. “The things Sterling did this time are truly...” She paused. “A bit too much. Charles merely vented his anger at me, but I’ve repeatedly helped Sterling put in a few words. I’m afraid it’ll vex Charles. I hope you understand my situation.”

Listening to this, Sterling broke free of Nicole’s arms and rushed over to snatch the phone. He immediately hung up the call. “F*ck, she’s a scheming b*tch! Don’t beg her. Mom and Dad will find a way to get me out!”

“Ster...” Sophia frowned. “Give me the phone.”

The veins on Sterling’s neck were getting hideous. “No! It’s not worth begging her!”

“Soph, here you go.” Nicole took the phone away while he was not paying attention and returned it to Sophia.

Clara looked stunned at the side and had no idea what happened earlier. How did the cleaner from Dream Club have anything to do with Mr. White?

Beep.

When Sophia took the phone, the phone vibrated. Leah had sent her a text message.

‘I’m sorry for not being able to help. You can go and negotiate with Charles. If he’s willing to let it go, I’ll have no problem with it.’

There was a smiley emoji at the end.

Sophia licked her dry lips, and a dark gaze flashed under her eyes.

Negotiate with Charles?

It would be even harder to make him agree to let go of her brother.

When Sophia called Charles’ phone, no one answered. Moreover, the police station was not going to release her brother anytime soon.

After Clara roughly knew the ins and outs, she kindly reminded them with a few words. “Intentional destruction of public and private property, coupled with deliberate injury, is not just a month of detention.”

She pointed to the older man who was talking to the police. “Do you see that? That’s my mentor, Zachary Johnson. A gold medal lawyer and Sail Lawyer Firm’s pillar! Mr. Harris personally hired my mentor, and I’m telling you, Zachary’s methods are shad…”

“What’s the little girl saying behind my back?” Zachary walked over and smiled at Sophia. Then, he grabbed Clara’s back collar and took her away.

Nicole had a worried expression. “What do we do now?”

“What are you pouting for?” Sterling, the implicated person, was indifferent about this. “Mom and Dad won’t look on helplessly as I go to jail. I called them more than half an hour ago. They should be here anytime now.”

Nicole’s expression changed drastically. She glanced at Sophia and scolded Sterling, “Why did you call Mom and Dad? Did you lose your mind?”

“Anyhow, I’ll never beg that b*stard couple!” Sterling wrapped his hands around his chest. His words were full of fury. “If you want me to beg them, I’d rather die!”

As soon as his voice fell, the Whites rushed into the station.

Jenny tried to pamper Sterling who was in front of her. The rim of her eyes was red. James immediately charged toward Sophia and slapped her face. “I told you to stay away from the Whites. Do you want me to die of anger? Will you only be happy then?!”

James’ face flushed with anger, and he was breathing heavily.

Sophia felt the sting on her face. She covered her cheek and lowered her head. She then said, “I’m sorry. It’s all my fault.”

The smell of blood spread inside her mouth, making her feel nauseous.

In the past, her parents treated her and her brother equally. No matter what kind of things they were up to, they would let the siblings clear up each other’s messes.

However, ever since the incident two years ago, she never had that privilege again.

“Don’t tell me these things. I don’t want to hear it!” James pointed his finger to the tip of her nose, yelling out every word. “If you really do care about me and your mother’s well-being, then stay away from the Whites in the future!”

James turned his head and pushed her hand away with force. The medicine bottle fell to the ground, and the pills spilled all over the floor.

“What… What are you doing?” Jenny wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and squatted down to pick up the pills. “Everything fell to the ground, and I don’t know if you can still eat these now…”

Sterling wanted to bend down and pick up the pills, but he could not throw away his pride.

Sophia walked out behind him and picked up the pills with Jenny.

“Get lost!” James clutched his heart and kicked Sophia’s body.

The people at the police station looked at each other, not knowing whether they should help her out. Ultimately, everyone looked the other way and pretended they did not see it.

“Didn’t they mention that Mr. White is a refined person...?” Clara’s baby face wrinkled up. She wanted to step forward. However, Zachary grabbed her back.

Clara turned her head to look at him. “Zachary, don’t you think she’s pitiful?”

“Two 10,000 words essays, and then you can help her. Choose.” Zachary loosened his grip and lifted his gold-rimmed glasses.

Listening to this, Clara hesitated again and stood still.

Sophia was lying on the ground, and her scalded right leg was pressed under her body. The pain made her forehead start sweating. She looked up, and somehow the cold liquid slid down her cheeks.

“Sophia, how are you doing?” Nicole frowned and knelt. She wiped her tears and helped her up. “Are the injuries on your leg okay?”

Sophia shook her head. Her hands shook as she tried to wipe away the uncontrollable tears. No one would be in distress even if she cried. She was nothing but a joke to them.

“Didn’t I… Cough, cough… Tell you all?” James roared hoarsely. “She’s no longer part of our family, stay away from her!”