"That's what you deserve, auntie," Willow said with her little face still smiling, innocent and harmless.
The sweet, soft, and sticky smile only irritated Joy Ward more. She raised her hand, pulling Willow in front of her and threatened, "Little kids who annoy auntie don't end well, you know."
Joy had thought her fierce tone would scare Willow.
But Willow had never been one to scare easily. "I don't know if auntie will let me off easy, but I'm sure auntie, you won't get off so easily."
At those words, Joy became even more enraged. It was bad enough being overshadowed by Hope Williams, but now being threatened by a brat was the last straw. She would show her.
Joy raised her hand and twisted Willow's arm. "Say that again if you dare."
Willow's eyes reddened.
"I'm warning you, no crying. If you cry, I'll strangle you..." Joy threatened with a snarl.
"Wahhh..." Without hesitation, Willow burst into a loud cry, tears streaming down her face in an instant.