Chaos (4)

Even with Mrs. Smith's question, Valerie's gaze remained fixed on Harry, her voice dripping with disdain. "If the shoe fits, wear it," she spat, her words concise and cutting, without a hint of backing down.

Mrs. Smith's face reddened, her eyes bulging with rage, as she struggled to speak. "You... you..." she stuttered, her voice trembling with fury, and her pointed finger quivering like a leaf.

Words got stuck in her throat, as she felt a wave of dizziness wash over her, her anger rendering her speechless.

The room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on Valerie in shock and dismay at her blatant disrespect towards her elder. But amidst the stunned faces, one person stood out - Zoey, who sat serenely, a sly smile spreading across her face as she savored the chaos Valerie had unleashed. At this point, the Smith family won't need her anymore. She thought.