Chapter 228

The maids quickly rushed to bring the wooden ruler and belt. Seeing the blood staining the floor, the uncles dared not continue criticizing Sarah, nor did they dare speak up for Serena. Sarah nestled in Howard's arms, smiling defiantly. Serena's eyes darkened. She was about to turn and leave when Howard roared, "Grab her!" The security guards outside immediately rushed in and restrained Serena. "Let go of me!" Serena struggled with all her might. However, she was overpowered by the guards and forced to the center of the living room. Her knees slammed to the ground, the pain making her gasp. "Bring the wooden ruler and belt here!" The maid arrived with the implements of punishment. Serena was pinned down and unable to move. She had no choice but to watch Howard walk toward her, holding the wooden ruler and belt. He looked down at her from above. "Ever since your mother left, you've tried to escape the Jansen family, running off to Yellowbrook City with some man. I've tried to