CHAPTER 86: CHAPTER 86: SETTLING SCORES WITH THE HAWTHORNE FAMILY

"No need to thank me. Let’s just put this matter behind us!"

Jasper Fitzgerald stood up gracefully, poured her a glass of water, and reminded her, "Wet your throat a bit, and tidy up the dirt on your clothes. Zara will wake up shortly, and seeing you like this, she’s likely to ask questions."

It was only at this moment that Sabrina Hayes remembered her disheveled state.

She had first leapt into a deep pit and knelt on the ground, getting dirt all over herself.

Rushing over, her hair got messy, clothes wrinkled, and there were probably tear stains on her face...

If Zara saw her like this, she might get scared.

Sabrina took the water and had a sip, then awkwardly asked Jasper Fitzgerald, "May I use your restroom for a moment?"

Jasper didn’t refuse and gestured towards the direction with his hand.

She expressed her thanks and quickly went in to tidy up.

A while later, she came out, just in time to see Zara waking up and talking to Jasper Fitzgerald.

Sabrina hurried to the bedside and asked with concern, "Zara, are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"

The little one tilted her head, looking somewhat puzzled, "I’m not uncomfortable... Mommy, why are you asking?"

Sabrina looked her over.

The little girl’s gaze had regained its liveliness, and her expression was as varied as ever, with no sign of her earlier illness.

She seemed to have completely forgotten everything that happened tonight!

Sabrina felt a sharp pang at the tip of her nose, immediately pulling the little one into her arms and kissing her, "No reason, Mommy just asked because you slept for so long. I’m glad you’re not uncomfortable!"

Zara nodded her little head, snuggly rubbing against her in an adorably obedient manner.

Sabrina’s heart softened completely, her gaze toward Jasper Fitzgerald filled with gratitude.

Jasper’s dark eyes were deep, and he gave her a reassuring look, as if to emphasize: Everything is fine now!

Little Zara didn’t notice their interaction, and simply looked around, asking Sabrina in a baby voice, "Mommy, did Flash come?"

Sabrina answered gently, "Flash didn’t come. Do you miss Flash, Zara?"

"Mm."

Zara nodded seriously, "I miss him!"

"Then how about Mommy asks Grandma Warren to bring Flash over for you?"

Sabrina was delighted to indulge her newly recovered daughter, wanting to give her the best in the world.

"Okay!"

Zara agreed immediately.

Sabrina didn’t delay, quickly taking out her phone to call Nanny Warren.

Nanny Warren arrived swiftly.

As soon as Flash returned to the familiar surroundings, his little legs moved excitedly fast, and even his bark was filled with joy.

Zara chased after him, happily giggling.

The sight of the big and small playing together was heart-melting!

Just then, a faint dog bark suddenly came from the distance at the training field.

Flash heard it, stopped immediately, and an oddly human-like expression of excitement and yearning appeared on his furry face.

Zara noticed and immediately looked up, telling Jasper Fitzgerald, "Uncle, Flash seems to miss his mom..."

Jasper was surprised by how perceptive the little girl was.

Indeed, that direction was where Flash’s mom’s training ground was located.

The earlier bark, Flash clearly recognized it.

But he didn’t expect Zara to recognize it too.

He gently tousled her hair and asked softly, "Then would Zara like to take Flash to see his mom?"

Zara nodded eagerly, "Yes."

Whenever she missed Mommy sometimes, she would really want to see her.

Flash must feel the same way!

Jasper chuckled indulgently, "Alright, then let’s go to the training ground."

With that, he reached out his hand to Zara.

Zara immediately grabbed it.

In the night, the man stood tall and noble, his lowered eyes cool yet gentle.

The little one looked up at him, her expression full of unconditional trust.

Beside her, a fluffy little ball of fur wagged along...

Sabrina watched this scene, feeling a bit dazed.

Once upon a time, this was how she imagined a father and daughter would interact.

But Jordan Hawthorne was always reluctant to give that.

Now, by some twist of fate, it was being realized through Mr. Fitzgerald.

Mr. Fitzgerald... had truly helped Zara tremendously!

This kindness, she could never repay!

As she was lost in thought, her phone in her bag suddenly rang, abruptly pulling her thoughts back to reality.

Sabrina glanced at the caller ID.

It was... Jordan Hawthorne!

Her expression fell dark immediately; she had no desire to answer it.

The events of tonight made her unwilling to waste any more words on that man.

However, this call did reignite her anger and reminded her that tonight’s score was still unsettled.

That brat, at such a young age, was so malicious, pushing people into deep pits.

If it weren’t for the soft soil and good luck, Zara wouldn’t know how she would have ended up after the fall!

She definitely wouldn’t let him off easily!

Thinking of this, Sabrina put away her phone, first found Jasper, and asked him to help take care of Zara.

Jasper had no objections, "It’s perfect, Flash also needs to train, you can come pick them up later!"

Sabrina felt relieved to leave Zara with him and contacted her best friend to come pick her up.

When Tessa arrived, she finally heard about what happened today.

She was furious, "That little brat is only four years old, how can he be so vicious? When he grows up, won’t he be a murderer?

And Jordan, what’s his problem? If he can’t take care of Zara, why take her away? Does he deserve to be a father with such carelessness???"

Sabrina didn’t respond.

Of course, Jordan was undeserving!

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have waited so long after Zara’s accident to call him.

Probably after she left, he was busy running the party, afraid of damaging the Hawthorne Family’s reputation!

Her best friend was furious, cursing all the way, until they arrived at the Hawthorne Family mansion and finally stopped.

The two got out of the car and headed straight to the banquet hall.

At this time, Jonathan’s birthday party was nearing its end.

The guests and hosts were enjoying themselves, indulging in the luxurious feast.

The Hawthornes occupied the main seats, chatting and laughing, with no one worried or concerned about Zara’s ordeal.

Sabrina’s gaze was icy, her anger growing.

Especially when she saw Brooke and her son, acting as if nothing was wrong, sitting next to Florence and her husband, happily interacting.

It seemed that Zara’s episode meant nothing to them!

Tess exploded with anger on the spot, "Is this family even human? Zara ended up like that...how can they still eat???"

Sabrina said nothing, just walked with a cold face to the main table.

Ethan, sharp-eyed, was the first to see her and sternly questioned, "Sabrina, what are you doing back here?"

Florence and Jonathan also frowned.

"Didn’t you already take Zara away? Do you want to come back and cause trouble again?"

Sabrina’s gaze was icy, as if covered with frost, she said, "My daughter was pushed into a pit, naturally I have to come back!

I never imagined that as her grandparents, after witnessing Zara fall into that pit, you could still sit warmly at the same table with this little brat and have a meal!"

Florence’s eyes dodged for a moment, seeming a bit guilty.

But Ethan righteously said, "Sabrina, stop slandering here, did you see Sonny push Zara with your own eyes before you dared to spout such nonsense here?"

Sabrina was extremely angry inside and didn’t want to waste words with this sycophant.

She coldly looked at Sonny, "Hand him over. Since someone can’t teach their son, today I’ll teach him a lesson and get justice for Zara."

Of course, Brooke wouldn’t agree, immediately shielding her son behind her, "Sabrina, although Sonny took Zara to the back garden, you can’t just claim he pushed her based on your words!

I believe my son wouldn’t do such a thing!"

Tessa, with her explosive temper, wouldn’t cater to her, immediately cursing, "This little trash dragged Zara to the back garden, obviously with bad intentions, and you dare to say such dignified words?

Could it be he took Zara to the garden to appreciate the flowers?

Brooke, even favoritism should have limits, your son’s behavior, speaking lightly is a prank, speaking heavily, is attempted murder!

If he were an adult, he should’ve long been arrested and imprisoned, you know?"

As she spoke, her voice wasn’t deliberately low, nearby guests heard, casting curious glances.

Just now, they vaguely heard about the back garden incident but didn’t know the details.

Now listening... it seems the Sinclair Family’s child pushed the Hawthorne Family’s granddaughter???

Brooke’s face slightly changed, her eyes dodged.

Sonny, beside her, had a nonchalant expression.

Seeing the atmosphere turn bad, Florence, afraid the Hawthorne Family would be criticized again, immediately accused, "Sabrina, are you done? Zara wasn’t hurt, meaning the fall wasn’t heavy, yet you keep latching onto a child and come to make trouble!

Do you really want to ruin the birthday party?"

Jonathan also frowned, displeased, "Can’t it wait until after the banquet? Must you cause a scene in front of so many people?"

Seeing the two still intending to protect this little brat in their words, Sabrina’s face grew livid.

Zara is of the Hawthorne blood, yet they are so cold-hearted.

She fell from such a high place, had a meltdown, and only received a dismissive, "She wasn’t hurt!"

In their eyes, would it only be a big deal if Zara became seriously injured!!!

Sabrina, furious, her face darkened, "This matter cannot be let go; hand over the person immediately!"

Brooke wouldn’t agree, and the Hawthornes protected them.

At this moment, Jordan returned.

He’d just gone to the restroom and upon entering, saw Sabrina in a fierce stand-off with the family, immediately walked over quickly.

Seeing him, Florence immediately complained, "Jordan, this woman is causing trouble again. Hurry and drive her out, or your dad’s birthday party will be ruined again."

Sabrina coldly glanced at him, not feeling intimidated by his return in the slightest.

So what if this man came back?

Today no one could stop her from settling the score.

Jordan noticed her gaze, didn’t mind, but asked, "Why didn’t you answer my calls? How is Zara doing?"

"You really care about her?"

Sabrina’s face was full of mockery, looking at him, "Jordan, if you cared even a little about Zara today, you wouldn’t have let this little brat be here, ignored, and still act like nothing happened, dining together!"

Jordan frowned and said, "I kept him here so that he could apologize to Zara..."

As he spoke, his gaze was sharp, looking at Sonny, "Sonny, tonight you made a mistake by taking Zara to the back garden, letting her fall into the pit, and scaring Auntie Sabrina. Shouldn’t you express something?"