Chapter: 262
The pond was pristine, with its clear water and neatly maintained surroundings. A few delicate flowers swayed nearby, moving gently like dancers in the wind.
Alicia took a deep breath, letting the fresh air fill her lungs.
It felt good to step away from the chaos and enjoy a brief moment of quiet.
Sadly, peace rarely lasted long.
As she rested with her eyes closed, the sound of someone entering the room caught her attention.
She thought it was the maid, but instead, it was Ted.
This time, he wasn't alone. A group of children from the wealthy families had joined him.
Each one appeared ready for trouble.
Without warning, Ted aimed his water gun directly at her, spraying her face and hitting her eyes.
Alicia's vision blurred, and she nearly stumbled.
Before she could react, Ted grabbed a stick he had brought along and struck her with full force.
Ted was already eight years old, and he was strong for a kid his age.
Alicia felt a sharp, overwhelming pain.
Before she could recover, he struck her again.
The blows carried the kid's malice.
Alicia tried to fight back, but the other children pinned her down.
Ted continued to hit her and yelled, “This is what you get for messing with my mom! This is what you deserve!"
He had been taught well, considering how he was targeting the softer areas of her body.
He deliberately avoided her face and any vital spots.
Even through the pain, Alicia managed to push one of the kids away.
Ted saw this and quickly dropped the stick. He grabbed a rope and tied her hands together.
Alicia's voice turned firm. "What is the matter with you? Let me go!"
Ted glared at her. “If I let you go, you'll hurt my mom again. I'LL make sure to kill you!"
Alicia froze in shock.
It was the first time she'd ever seen such a fierce expression in a child's eyes.
He was unbelievably bold.
"You plan to kill me?" Alicia struggled against the tight rope, breathing heavily. "Didn't anyone ever tell you that killing is a crime? You'll end up in jail!"
To her surprise, Ted sneered at her and said, “My mom told me I'ma kid, so nothing will happen to me if I kill you. Didn't you know that?"
Alicia felt a wave of fear rush through her.
He understood the law and was using it to his advantage.