Chapter 185

Wallace, Cecilia, and even Cyrus watched as Zoey's eyes brimmed with tears. No one could have expected her to so boldly confront Mabel on Cyrus's behalf. When Zoey was still a child, Mabel had been her nightmare. Mabel would force her to kneel and eat and wouldn't allow her to stand. Trembling with anger, Mabel pointed at Zoey and scolded, "I should never have raised you, you ungrateful wretch." Not willing to show any weakness, Zoey contained her tears and fiercely said, "I am my father's daughter, and he was the one who fed and clothed me. Have I ever asked you for a single cent? You only showed up when our lives improved, all ready to stir up trouble. "Do you even have a conscience?" "Bastard, you're asking for it!" Mabel attempted to slap Zoey's face. However, before her hand could even land on Zoey, Cyrus lightly pushed her aside. His actions caused Mabel to fly back several feet, and she tripped and fell back onto the ground. "How dare you push my mother?" Felix yel