CHAPTER 31: CHAPTER 31: HER AVERSION TO HIM REACHES ITS PEAK

Sabrina Hayes was unaware of all this.

In the morning, after signing a contract with Josee Sheffield, they happened to have lunch together.

She invited him as a gesture of gratitude for Josee Sheffield’s help.

After finishing, they went together to view the construction of the research institute.

Most of it was already completed, only some specialized medical equipment needed to be purchased from abroad, and it would take some time to ship them over.

Sabrina Hayes looked around and was fairly satisfied, but she also offered some suggestions.

She did not have much demand for the office and lounge, except that she had high precision requirements for the work area and various tools needed during research and development.

After all, drug development is a matter of life and death and cannot be handled carelessly.

Josee Sheffield highly appreciated her work ethic and was naturally very cooperative.

Any unreasonable areas were noted down by the assistant, planning to make changes later!

After finishing this, it was already three in the afternoon.

She bid farewell to Josee Sheffield and prepared to go home.

On the way, she specifically went to the cake shop to buy Zara’s favorite strawberry cake.

Leaving the little one at home for most of the day made her feel guilty, wanting to take it back to cheer her up.

Just thinking about her daughter’s smiling face when she tasted her favorite cake made her feel better, even quickening her pace a bit.

But Sabrina Hayes did not expect that when she returned, she couldn’t see Zara’s figure.

She looked upstairs and downstairs but could not find anyone.

In a hurry, Sabrina Hayes found the nanny and asked, "Where’s Zara? Where did she go? Why isn’t she at home?"

The nanny answered immediately, "The little miss had lunch and was taken out by the young master to play at the amusement park."

Speaking of this, she smiled, "The young master is usually so busy, today he finally took some time to accompany the little miss, she was so happy when she went out, smiling adorably."

Sabrina Hayes paused.

Jordan Hawthorne took Zara to play?

That man, how did he suddenly change his behavior???

This really doesn’t seem like him.

Usually, he’s too lazy to even say one more word to Zara!

For some reason, Sabrina Hayes felt a vague sense of unease.

She didn’t dare delay, quickly took out her phone, and called Jordan Hawthorne.

The phone rang a few times, unexpectedly it wasn’t hung up, and was soon answered.

Sabrina Hayes also didn’t bother with small talk and asked directly, "Which amusement park are you with Zara?"

Jordan Hawthorne’s cool voice came through, "The one under the Hawthorne Group."

Sabrina Hayes frowned, "Why did you take her out without notifying me?"

He never cared about Zara nor understood her.

Suddenly taking her to such a place, does he know what’s safe to play, and what’s not?

Jordan Hawthorne was clearly displeased, "I’m Zara’s daddy, taking her out for relaxation, do I need to report to you?"

"Don’t I need to? Zara’s situation is special, and some ordinary activities that other children can play might be too stimulating for her, you should at least ask..."

Sabrina Hayes’s words were suddenly interrupted by someone.

A very familiar childish voice came through from the other end, "Uncle Hawthorne, which activity are we going to play next?"

This is... Brooke Sinclair’s son’s voice???

Jordan Hawthorne brought him too?

Sabrina Hayes’s heart suddenly sank.

She still hasn’t forgotten how that malicious child hurt Zara on several occasions.

Even with her around, that rascal dared to bully Zara.

With her not there, she doesn’t even dare to imagine what Zara might encounter.

Jordan Hawthorne cannot be relied upon at all!!!

Sabrina Hayes was so worried she couldn’t think about anything else, hurriedly hung up the phone, sped all the way to the amusement park.

Upon arrival, she used the locator watch to quickly find Zara’s location.

Just arrived, she saw a scene that made her gasp.

Jordan Hawthorne was with Brooke Sinclair’s son, playing on the children’s climbing wall.

Perhaps out of concern that the child might fall, the man closely followed, protecting him very well.

Sonny seemed particularly happy, laughing loudly and constantly asking, "Uncle Hawthorne, am I amazing?"

Jordan Hawthorne answered warmly, "Very amazing."

And Zara was tied with a climbing rope, alone underneath, fumbling around.

The little one was so small, standing there isolated and helpless, too timid to climb up, looking completely lost.

Sabrina Hayes’s blood nearly froze, her heart aching almost to breaking.

She quickly ran over to her daughter, calling gently, "Baby!"

Then she tightly embraced the soft body of her little one.

It was only then that Zara noticed her presence, and in a pitiful voice called, "Mommy..."

The little voice was full of grievances, sounding deeply plaintive.

Sabrina Hayes felt her heart ache, her eyes reddening as she held the little one, gently kissed her, and comforted her: "Don’t be afraid, mommy is here, with mommy by your side..."

Little Zara nestled in mommy’s embrace, obediently snuggling, her small hands clutching her clothes tightly.

Being close, Sabrina Hayes only then noticed that there’s a dirty spot on Zara’s clothes.

She was shocked, quickly let go, and asked, "Did you fall? Are you hurt? Let mommy take a look!"

Saying that, she checked her over carefully.

There are no injuries, but the stain clearly wasn’t accidentally smudged.

"What happened? Tell Mommy!"

Zara mumbled with her small mouth, but couldn’t speak.

It was then that Jordan Hawthorne brought Sonny down.

As soon as she saw the latter, Zara immediately shrank back in fright and hid in Sabrina Hayes’s arms.

How could Sabrina not understand what was happening?

It must have been this vicious child doing something to Zara again.

A surge of indescribable anger instantly shot up to the sky.

At this moment, Sabrina’s loathing for Jordan nearly reached its peak.

Her eyes reddened as she glared fiercely at Jordan, her gaze almost like a sword, intent on cutting him into pieces.

Jordan naturally felt it and raised his eyes slightly to see.

When he saw Sabrina, his expression was indifferent, and he even had the leisure to untie the rope for Brooke’s son.

Once done, he led him over.

The meticulous manner made it seem as if that was his own son.

Sabrina was so angry that she was trembling all over. When they came closer, she could hardly contain her anger and said, "Jordan Hawthorne, is this what you called relaxing with your daughter? Deliberately leaving her aside to play with someone else’s son?"

Jordan was quite displeased with her attitude, and coldly said, "I asked her if she wanted to climb, and she was too scared to play."

Sabrina’s fingers were trembling, "Is Zara in a condition to play this kind of activity?"

"Why can’t she?"

Jordan’s tone was icy, "I consulted Dr. Jennings, and she suggested that Zara try more things to aid her recovery."

Sabrina could hardly believe her ears.

He trusts Brooke, trusts Lena, but never considers whether Zara can handle it.

Her little child, how could she withstand such stimulation?

Sabrina’s heart ached terribly, her tone wrapped in frost, "So, you protect others and just watch Zara fall?"

Jordan furrowed his brow and explained coldly, "They were playing together and fell accidentally, not here! Sabrina, can you stop making such a big deal? Kids playing around, isn’t it normal for them to bump and scrape? Zara herself really likes it here!"

Before Sabrina had a chance to respond, Sonny had already approached, "Auntie Sabrina, I was playing with sister earlier, she was very happy, and later we want to ride the carousel together."

Sabrina was not buying it at all.

This child, only three or four years old, but full of vicious schemes.

How Zara fell just now is no longer traceable.

But from now on, no matter what, she won’t let him get close to Zara again.

"Go play by yourself, our Zara won’t go."

She coldly rejected, turning to pat her daughter’s clothes in her arms lightly.

Jordan’s face suddenly darkened, his elegant brows furrowing down, and he sternly said, "Sabrina, what kind of attitude is this? Sonny came specifically to play with Zara today, he has always been concerned about Zara’s condition and wanted to help contribute.

Moreover, socializing with peers also helps Zara’s recovery! Not only do you not appreciate it, but you also find fault with him? Having such malice towards a little child, are you crazy?"

Sabrina looked at him with a very cold gaze.

Shouldn’t she have malice towards him?

The first time they met, he called Zara an idiot, the second time, he smashed Zara’s favorite Lego, almost dismantled her play area...

These incidents, one by one, are completely invisible to him, as if he were blind.

What more expectations could she have of him?

Sabrina maintained a cold face, speaking heavily, "Jordan, since you are already blind and blind-hearted, stop pretending to be a loving father here! If you continue to accompany Zara in this way, then let me tell you: it isn’t necessary! My daughter doesn’t need such hypocritical company!"

After saying this, she didn’t want to waste any more time, and quickly picked up Zara, ready to leave.

Jordan’s anger surged uncontrollably.

He had coddled Sabrina too much, letting her challenge his patience time after time.

He grabbed Sabrina’s wrist, speaking coldly, "Sabrina, aren’t you done yet, repeatedly targeting Sonny, he’s just a child not yet four years old, what bad motives could he have? Must you have such a dark mind to see everyone as a villain?"

Sonny’s eyes shifted, and he immediately feigned a pitiful expression, "Auntie Sabrina, if you don’t like me playing with sister Zara, then I won’t look for her in the future. Uncle and you, please don’t argue because of me!

Uncle cares a lot about sister Zara, he specifically set aside work to spend time with her, please don’t take her away, let them spend more time together...

Next... next, I will play nothing and just watch from the side, is that okay?"

After saying this, his eyes turned slightly red, and his small hands cautiously clutched the hem of his own clothes in a grievance and accommodation.

Sabrina looked at him and it was as if she saw Brooke Sinclairs.

Truly the mother, truly the son!

The mother and son have almost mastered the art of pretending to be innocent.

The same duplicitous act performed seamlessly before and after people.

Moreover, the words he spoke made him seem exceptionally sensible, as if she was the one who made a mistake!

Sabrina was completely stunned.

She couldn’t believe this was acted out by a child of three or four years.

It was simply... too terrifying!!!

Seeing the little guy like this, Jordan felt only more sympathy.

In his view, with Sonny being so obedient, Sabrina’s behavior was downright ridiculous and unreasonable.

The man’s brow instantly showed anger, "Sabrina, are you satisfied now? Hurting such a kind child with malice, how can you be so vicious? Even he understands how difficult things are for me, why can’t you?

Put Zara down immediately, I promised her to play with her the entire afternoon!"

Sabrina regained her senses, finding it incredibly ironic.

In the past few years, all those intimate cares, all those concerns seemed to have been completely forgotten by him.

A few words from others and he’s ridiculously moved!

Sabrina laughed on the spot, viciously shaking off his restraint, and said, "Just go and play with someone else’s son, after all, he is sensible, obedient, kind, and likable! My Zara doesn’t care for such insincere company at all!"