Chapter 269

"Eric!" Brenda exclaimed, hurrying to protect her son. "Are you okay?" Eric was far from okay; blood was pouring from his nose. Brenda turned on Clyde with the fiery spirit of a country woman. "You little punk, how dare you hit someone?" The insult stung Clyde, setting him on edge. He flexed his wrist, then swung his fist once more, aiming directly at Brenda's face. Terrified, Brenda hunched over, hands clutching her face as she screamed in alarm. "He's hitting me! Help!" Her voice echoed through the hospital corridor. A nurse hurried over, her tone commanding. "This is a hospital, please remain silent!" Brenda pointed accusingly at Clyde. "He hit me!" The nurse looked around. Clyde had already lowered his fist and was standing quietly next to Leon, looking innocent. Meanwhile, Brenda continued to scream dramatically. The nurse's brows furrowed. "If you don't settle down, I'll have to ask you to leave." Brenda immediately fell silent. Clyde sneered at the two. Meanwhile,