CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 67: A HOBBY—TREATING MR. FITZGERALD TO DINNER

Sabrina’s spirits lifted.

Relying on Jordan Hawthorne was a no-go.

She could only place all her hopes on the man opposite her, "Mr. Fitzgerald, I’ll leave Zara in your care! When we return to Veridia, you must let me treat you to a meal!"

Jasper Fitzgerald paused for a moment, his voice slightly lighter as he replied, "Alright."

With his agreement, Sabrina felt satisfied and hung up the phone.

Nash Spencer, taking back his phone, couldn’t help but comment, "Does this Dr. Nash enjoy treating people to meals?"

Earlier, he had been close enough to hear her speaking.

Time and again, she had mentioned treating people to meals.

As Jasper Fitzgerald stood up, a barely noticeable smile flickered in his eyes.

Indeed... she does seem to enjoy treating people to meals!

It would be unforgivable not to actually have a meal at some point.

...

In the following days, Sabrina would often go to the Quinlan Family to treat Eleanor Quinlan.

At the Hawthorne Family estate, Florence Scott fell ill.

Ever since that banquet, high society had been gossiping about the Hawthorne Family’s fall, which consequently brought her, the ’evil mother-in-law,’ into the spotlight.

The external slander infuriated her, making her cough incessantly.

Brooke brought over a bunch of supplements to visit her, and upon seeing her state, she couldn’t help but show concern and gently pat her back.

Then, she warmly comforted her, "Auntie, you must take care of your health and ignore those external rumors. You are the esteemed Lady Hawthorne; those idle talks will die down after a few days...

In the future, when those people see you, won’t they still have to be respectful?

So, getting upset isn’t worth it!"

Florence Scott couldn’t swallow her anger, "They are indeed infuriating! But what angers me most is that little witch Sabrina Hayes. If it weren’t for her, our reputation wouldn’t have plummeted like this!

She is intentionally trying to create chaos within the family!

Back then when the old lady wanted Jordan to marry her, I was strongly opposed. If I had known, I shouldn’t have let her through the door!"

Brooke held a grudge against Sabrina and said calmly, "Sabrina... she’s indeed different now, with several men backing her."

Hearing this, Florence Scott felt even more agitated, coughing as if her life depended on it.

Ethan Hawthorne returned just in time to witness this scene and snorted coldly, "In my opinion, we should just throw her out of the Hawthorne Family! That woman, where does she even see the Hawthorne Family anymore? Ruining the banquet and letting the dog bite people, she’s downright outrageous!"

With that, he concernedly asked Brooke, "How is Sonny now?"

"He still needs a few more vaccines, and the wounds on his face haven’t healed, not sure if they’ll leave scars..."

Brooke’s eyes filled with tears, "He’s still so young; if scars remain, what will we do in the future?"

Ethan couldn’t bear to see her so upset, and naturally, his anger surged.

Damn Sabrina Hayes, she truly deserves a lesson!!!

...

After Sabrina finished her work, she went to pick up Zara from school.

The little one had recently become more talkative, sharing what had happened at school with her on the way back.

This included little anecdotes about interacting with friends.

Although she didn’t say much, compared to before, she had improved tremendously.

Sabrina was gratified by her change!

After the mother and daughter arrived home, Zara immediately went to play with Flash.

Sabrina didn’t stop her.

Her daughter’s change was partly credited to Flash.

The two little ones quickly got caught up playing together.

Sabrina stayed nearby, occasionally glancing at a medical book.

In the kitchen, the maid was still busy preparing dinner...

But then, suddenly, the lights in the hall went out with a ’snap’.

At the same time, the maid’s startled voice could be heard.

"Why did the power go out?"

"The water seems to have stopped too..."

Sabrina was a bit surprised.

This villa had never experienced such a situation before, and even for maintenance, the property would notify them in advance.

While she was bewildered, the emergency power supply kicked in first.

The butler and maid hurried over.

"Young Madam, Little Miss, the power outage was a bit sudden, weren’t you frightened?"

Sabrina shook her head.

Zara and Flash were right beside her playing earlier, so naturally, nothing happened.

She instructed, "Go ask the property what’s going on?"

The butler hurriedly nodded, "Okay."

Saying that, he was about to take out his phone.

But before he could, Ethan Hawthorne pushed the door open and entered.

"Stop calling!"

He stormed in with an aggressive stride, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he was full of sarcasm, "Sabrina, weren’t you very tough before, announcing divorce in front of everyone? Since you want to leave, how do you still have the face to live here? Why not hurry up and get lost?"

Sabrina squinted her beautiful eyes, immediately catching on, "Was it you who cut off the home’s water and electricity?"

"So what if it was? That night you disrupted the banquet, publicly announcing you wanted to divorce my brother. You should be more self-aware and get out! Thick-skinned, living and eating here, what is going on?"

Ethan Hawthorne scolded righteously.

Sabrina had little patience for this fool.

She gave a cold laugh, "Ethan, did you buy all your degrees with money? Do you need me to give you a lesson on marriage law? Indeed, I brought up divorce, but until I have the divorce certificate in hand, my marriage with Jordan Hawthorne still has legal validity...

Meaning, I still have the right to live here, and Zara retains inheritance rights of The Hawthorne Family.

So, do you have the ability to drive us away?"

Seeing her so tough, Ethan’s face turned hard, "Have you no shame? Flirting around with so many men outside, yet shamelessly living in my brother’s house?

Isn’t your fling Josee Sheffield quite wealthy? Can’t even provide a place to live?"

Perhaps his hostility was too intense, Flash sensed it and immediately warned him with several barks.

The eyes were fierce, poised to pounce.

Zara also sensed Ethan’s ill intent, feeling nervous, and tugged on mom’s skirt.

Sabrina patted the little girl’s head, soothing her a bit, her eyes icy as she looked at Ethan.

"Don’t you find it laughable saying that? Clearly, your brother and Brooke interacted first, you could see it, yet you’re here turning the tables... trying to stand up for Brooke?"

Her tone was heavily mocking, "Ethan, seeing you act like such a sycophant, I’m truly amazed!

But Brooke, she’s wholly focused on your brother, has she ever given you a second look?

Just like you, like a lapdog, rushing to stand up for her!"

Her words, relentlessly pierced Ethan’s heart.

Right on the spot, Ethan’s defenses broke down, eyes blood-red, like he was a mad dog about to go berserk.

"Sabrina, who are you calling a lapdog? I think you’re just asking for it!!!"

In a fit of anger, he swept everything off the table.

He used such force that objects flew towards Sabrina and Zara.

Sabrina, surprised by his rampage, reacted swiftly, holding Zara and dodging away.

The butler and maids were even more frightened, hurriedly advising, "Second Young Master, please calm down!"

How could Ethan calm down.

If he couldn’t get Sabrina out today, she also shouldn’t think about living peacefully here!!!

He was so furious, he smashed everything in the hall.

Zara, terrified, hid in Sabrina’s arms, trembling.

"Mummy... I’m scared..."

The young one’s eyes brimmed with tears, her voice trembling like a little hamster.

Sabrina hugged her tightly, filled with fury.

She simply pulled out her phone to call the police.

Ten minutes later, the police arrived, attempting to take Ethan away.

Ethan, inflamed with rage, cursed, "Try touching me! Do you even know who I am?"

The policeman frowned, "You illegally broke into someone else’s home and vandalized it, which is a crime!"

Ethan angrily swore, "This is my brother’s house, also my house. So what if I smashed it? You think you can control me?"

The nanny and butler sensed something amiss and had long informed Jordan Hawthorne.

Jordan Hawthorne, upon entering, saw the mess everywhere and the frenzied yelling of Ethan, angrily raised his hand for a slap.

"Are you done? If so, then get out!"

The man’s cold reprimand, with eyes stern and cold.

"Brother???"

Ethan covered his face, full of disbelief!

He did it for him and Brooke, why hit him???

"Out!"

Jordan Hawthorne commanded imperatively.

Chase Lynch was quite perceptive, quickly dragged him away, and also politely sent the police out, to handle the aftermath.

After the hall returned to peace, Jordan Hawthorne looked at Sabrina with displeasure, coldly saying, "Do you have to make everything unsolvable before you’re satisfied?"

Sabrina’s face turned icy cold.

How could she not see through Jordan Hawthorne’s actions?

Seemingly scolding Ethan, but actually protecting him.

He treated everyone with care, except for her and Zara, cold and ruthless!

Sabrina’s smile was filled with tears.

Indeed, there was no need to stay in this place.

Only, before leaving, she had one more thing to do...

That night, while Jordan was in the study handling business, Sabrina pushed the door open and dropped a divorce agreement directly.

"Jordan Hawthorne, to not waste each other’s time, kindly sign this. I don’t want a single cent, leaving with nothing, let’s get the divorce over with!"