"Stop! Put down the knife. Let's talk this out." Claire stood at the doorway, shouting loudly.
Her sudden voice startled everyone inside, all eyes turning toward her.
Claire quickly exchanged a glance with Alvin.
In the blink of an eye, Alvin rushed forward, seizing Gloria Scott's arm to wrestle the knife away.
But they had underestimated Gloria. For all her roughness, she was strong and quick, especially now, seeing Claire. Rage surged, her hatred boiled over.
The moment Alvin grabbed her arm, Gloria loosened her grip. The knife slipped, falling toward her own daughter.
"Watch out!" Claire's heart nearly stopped.
The blade was so sharp, even a fall could slash deeply, even pierce vital organs.
Alvin froze for half a second, then dove, scooping Bella Hart into his arms and rolling aside.
The knife clattered to the floor.
Gloria smirked. She knew Alvin would never let her daughter be harmed. Now she hated Claire even more.
