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Samantha quickly took hold of her son's hand, feigning anger. "How dare you talk to a visitor that way? Oh dear, you're bleeding! The broken china must have cut you!"
The youngster noticed the red on his hand and began to cry loudly. "Mean lady! Mean lady!"
Lester charged at me, his expression furious. "Amelia, if you've got an issue, take it out on me. Why harm an innocent child?"
"Gladly," I replied with a grin.
I seized his shirt and struck his face repeatedly. Lester stood there, shocked and unresponsive. I then turned to Samantha and hit her so forcefully she fell to the ground.
The sobbing child ran to Samantha, but I sharply pinched his bottom, causing him to yell even more.
Flexing my fingers, I casually remarked, "Their skin is so tough it hurts to hit them."
Danica came forward and gently massaged my hand. "Darling, use a rod next time—it'll be easier on you."
Feeling mistreated, I phoned Enzo. "Enzo, I've been picked on! My outfit is ruined—come get me."