My Secret Billionaire Husband
Chapter 1375 - 1991: Gratitude? You’re Not Worthy

Chapter 1375: Chapter 1991: Gratitude? You’re Not Worthy

"Dad, I have some things to deal with. I’m leaving first."

Joanna Lawrence didn’t want to say another word.

She felt weary in her heart.

Even though she knew full well that these words could only have been spurred by Rose Liall’s attempts to sow discord, it still left her feeling cold.

If Rose Liall could successfully create such dissonance, it indicated that Benjamin must also harbor such thoughts.

Otherwise, if he truly believed in her, he wouldn’t have taken Rose Liall’s words to heart.

This was not the first time such a thing had happened.

When she still lived in the Lawrence residence, Rose Liall frequently tried to wedge a rift between her and her father.

Her relationship with Benjamin Lawrence had deteriorated largely due to Rose Liall’s repeated instigations.

In the past, Joanna was willing to explain herself.

But eventually, she didn’t even feel like explaining anymore.

Just like now.

She could easily clarify the situation.

But, she felt there was no longer a need to explain.

"Joanna Lawrence, stay where you are!"

The hospital room door was pushed open with a bang, and Rose Liall stormed out, her face filled with rage.

"You think you can just walk away like that? The issue with Annie still isn’t resolved. You’re not allowed to leave!" With Benjamin Lawrence present, Rose Liall was true to her bellicose character, catching up to Joanna and grabbing her arm, forbidding her to go.

She screamed at the top of her sharp, piercing voice, sounding as if she had been stepped on, "Without the issue with Annie resolved, you’re not allowed to leave!"

"Let go." The moment Joanna was grabbed, her expression changed dramatically. She turned around, glared at her with cold eyes.

Upon meeting her stare, Rose Liall was surprised and a little scared.

However, with Benjamin Lawrence by her side, she straightened up, becoming bolder to yell, "Why are you being edgy? I am your elder. Is that how you treat your elders? Now that you’ve become the well-bred lady of the White family, you don’t even consider your elders anymore."

"Joanna Lawrence, don’t forget who brought you up!"

"Now it’s time for you to repay our kindness."

As Joanna watched Rose Liall’s mouth moving, her patience was almost at its breaking point. Taking a deep breath, she looked at Rose Liall with contempt. Word by word, she said, "Pay back? You don’t deserve it."

"You!" Rose Liall, enraged and humiliated, raised her hand, intending to slap Joanna’s face.

Joanna was not about to let her have her way.

Before Rose Liall’s hand could reach her, her attempt was thwarted.

Joanna grabbed Rose Liall’s hand and slapped it back, landing a sharp blow on her face.

With a "smack," Rose Liall’s face instantly sported the imprint of five fingers.

After slapping her, Joanna pushed her away.

Stumbling backwards, Rose Liall would have fallen had Benjamin Lawrence not steadied her.

She covered her face, looked up, her eyes filling with disbelief and fury, "Joanna Lawrence, I am your mother. How dare you hit me!"

"You are not my mother." Joanna, coldly looking at her, said, "You asked for this slap."

"You..."

With her hand on her face, Rose Liall was so furious that she was about to lose her mind. She pushed Benjamin Lawrence away, raised her hand, intending to retaliate.

But again, just like before, she failed.

Just as she raised her hand, a figure appeared around the corner of the corridor. He quickly stepped forward and grabbed her hand.

Seeing the person who stopped her, Rose Liall’s face changed surprisingly. And she stepped back fearfully by a step.