Evelyn Smith's heart sank; she looked at the Harrell family patriarch, who remained silent, his gaze fixed on her. Her hands tightened unconsciously as she awaited him to speak.
After a while, the elder Harrell's face darkened as he looked at Evelyn Smith and said,
"Evelyn Smith, tell the truth. What did you do to Sophia? Don't make me say it; it will be even more embarrassing for you."
Evelyn Smith felt a surge of nervousness; she sensed that the elder Harrell knew something.
Struggling to control her panic at being discovered, she smiled and said, "I, how could I do anything to my sister? Grandfather, what do you mean by this? I don't understand."
"Slap!"