Chapter 77 He’s Standing Up for That Woman

In the spacious living room, Zachary tried his best to lower his presence. He even stifled his breath as he tried to slip away.

After toppling over the table, Nicole was still seething. She turned to glare at her son just in time to see him edging outward carefully.

She immediately lost her temper. "Zachary Harper, look at what you've done! Get back here!" she bellowed as veins bulged on her temple.

Startled, Zachary tried to flee. But he chickened out when he sensed Nicole glaring at him dangerously.

Nicole hissed, "Why do I have such a good-for-nothing like you as a son? You're not only incompetent, but you're also a mischief-maker. I spend most of my days cleaning up after you.

"What use is there in me racking my brains for your future when you behave in such a way? I can grovel and beg all I want, but you'll still fail me!"

Her anger flared as she spoke. She stomped toward Zachary and prodded him on the arm. "Where were your hands when you needed them? Did I give birth to an