The Spoiled Girl

Everyone present clearly knew what Mr. Yang was thinking about. Secretly they despised him, but had no intention to interfere with their family affairs. They all comforted Mr. Yang and Donny, but were eager to leave.

Mr. Yang cast a furtive glimpse at Donny and ordered, "Donny, come and take your mother back home. Don't leave her here. It's improper. Rest assured. I promise that I will give your mother a ceremonious funeral!"

Upon hearing this, Donny jumped to his feet and landed a massive punch against his father's jaw, "Bang!"

Dizziness made Mr. Yang sink to the floor, as he had not expected violence from his son, "How dare you! How dare you even think of hitting me! You and your mother are so alike! Now, I shall give you a lesson in paternal piety!"

At this rebuke and threat, Donny's eyes glazed over in rage and he glared balefully at his father, clearly intended on landing a second blow.

Cowed by his son's lack of capitulation, Mr. Yang felt frightened and chose not to try his luck at punching back, but yelled, "I...I warn you! I...I'm your father! You should respect me, and not beat me! If you dare punch me once more, you will be punished by God! Do you hear me?"

At this moment, Donny was however completely indifferent to who he should respect. He was no longer an innocent little boy, and his eyes were filled with malice. Standing near his mother, it was clear that he would tear anyone to pieces if they dared to touch her!

Dr. Li felt pity for Donny and he gently reminded, "Dear Donny, don't waste time here. Go and take your mother to Mr. Barefoot. Maybe he can still save your mother's life!"

Donny felt warmed upon hearing Dr. Li, and the man's consideration brought tears to his eyes.

Lifting his mother to his back, Donny ran towards Mr. Barefoot's home, disappearing into the darkness.

Mr. Yang stood around numbly and once he was certain that his son had departed, he covered his face and scorned, "A moron, will always be a moron!"

"Ouch!" The wound he had sustained was painful and he turned to yell at Dr. Li, "Come and apply some ointment. It hurts so badly!"

Dr. Li regarded him coldly and replied indifferently, "I have no more herbs left today. Go and heal yourself please!"

He did not believe the doctor at all and argued loudly, "How could that be? You are the only doctor in this village, except Mr. Barefoot! I'm your res

go! Please save my mother! I would do anything for you!" Donny cried and begged anxiously.

Jacob raised his foot and kicked Donny away with an emotionless face, "She wanted to kill Emily, and you think I should let her be healed?! I suggest you leave now and go prepare her funeral with your father!" Jacob said in disgust.

"Bear! Bear!" Donny yelled. Sprawled on the ground, Donny spat out a mouthful of blood. He watched desperately as Jacob closed the door, leaving him alone in the dark night. Drained by despair he lost all strength and fell forwards on his face.

"Mummy..." Donny called out for his mother in a desperate mumble, then he cried for quite a while. Suddenly, he jolted upright and knelt in the front yard, yelling, "Save my mother please! Please! Please! Mr. Barefoot! Bear! Miss Beauty! Save her please! I beg you! I beg you all!"

Jacob sat in the room watching protectively over Emily. He could not believe that Donny had not left at all and was now yelling even louder! Rising he planned to chase Donny by all means necessary, but a soft cough stopped him.

"Cough-cough..."

Emily struggled to open her eyes and could not stop coughing, "Water..." she asked in a low, weak voice.

Feeling his heart jump to his throat, he sat down next to the bed again, anxiously exclaiming, "Emily, you're finally awake! Water? Water! Where is the water?"

He hurried to fetch a glass of warm water and gingerly helped her drink.

Emily watched him dashing in and out of the room in a hurry quietly and could not help smiling. But then she began coughing again and again.