When Helen Blair returned home, she saw Sebastian Carter pacing back and forth in the living room with a stern face. Amelia Walker and Ruby Carter were sitting in armchairs, with Reuben Carter in a daze between them, and no sign of Jane Howard.
Seeing Helen come in, Sebastian Carter immediately stopped pacing, raising his head and glaring at her with a hostile gaze. Amelia Walker and Ruby Carter both had expressions of schadenfreude.
Helen Blair, of course, knew why Sebastian Carter was angry,
"Dad...." Her voice trembled as she addressed him, appearing terrified.
Sebastian angrily stormed up to her and slapped her across the face. Helen clenched her teeth and managed to withstand the blow, but couldn't help crying out in surprise, covering her face as tears welled up in her eyes.