The pain wasn't just physical, it was emotional. She had never laid a hand on him before, which only emphasized the gravity of his actions.
Turning to her husband, she gestured at Chibuzor, disowning him further with her words. "Look what your grandson did."
The old master sighed heavily, his expression a mixture of helplessness and disappointment. Though he didn't speak, his sullen face was enough to convey his displeasure. Chibuzor felt the weight of their judgment like a stone pressing on his chest.
His father, Mr. Obinna, broke the tense silence. "Chibuzor, we need to fix this immediately. Before the family ball. We can't let this kind of scandal spread, it'll destroy our hard earned reputation."
