Chapter 388

When the bottle shattered against Cedric's head, he staggered back two steps and collapsed onto the couch behind him. Blood trickled down from Cedric's head, and after a blood-curdling scream, the commotion abruptly ceased. The scene became instantly calm. Before I could react, Jonah rushed over. He scooped me up and enveloped me in his arms. I could feel his graceful fingers gently stroking my hair as he reassured me in a comforting tone, "Ms. Nancy, don't be afraid. I'm here." "But Jonah..." Caroline's voice carried a hint of annoyance. "It was me who got slapped." Jonah tightened his grip around my arm. He then shielded me and demanded, "Speak up. Who dared to bully Ms. Nancy and Ms. Whittaker?" Cedric, who was writhing on the couch, suddenly lifted his head. With one hand clutching his head and the other pointing at Jonah, he sneered, "You little punk, who do you think you are? You dared to lay hands on me! Do you even know who my brother-in-law is?" Sebastian interjected ab