As soon as he heard this, Samuel Green became furious and backhanded Mia Willis with a slap, not restraining his strength in a fit of rage.
Mia Willis staggered from the blow, and if Daniel Green hadn’t supported her in time, she would have fallen to the ground.
"Dad!" Anna Green exclaimed in surprise, quickly stepping forward to shield Mia Willis, her eyes brimming with tears, "Dad, we’re all upset about Bella, but you shouldn’t blame Mom. She was unaware."
"Unaware?" Samuel Green laughed coldly, pointing at Mia Willis, speaking in a chilling tone, "Bella went to the hospital because of an almond allergy when she was little, almost didn’t make it back from that. Don’t you remember such a big thing? How dare you say you were unaware?"
"Yes, Bella grew up outside and doesn’t understand a lot, bringing shame to the Green Family, but no matter what, she’s your daughter!"
This time, Samuel Green genuinely got angry; despite Bella being immature, she’s still his daughter, and he wouldn’t turn a blind eye if something happened to her.
Moreover, since Bella had previously been hospitalized for this when she was young, he paid special attention.
Mia Willis felt extremely wronged, but looking at Samuel Green’s demeanor, she dared not say anything, only covering her face and standing aside.
"Dad, the doctors said it’s just a mild allergy and not serious, so don’t be angry anymore."
Anna Green stepped forward to take Samuel Green’s arm, gently comforting him.
Then she sighed, somewhat troubled, as she spoke, "Bella should know she’s allergic to almonds, yet she still ate them, this..."
Hearing this, Samuel Green’s eyes flashed, he furrowed his brows and glanced at the girl on the hospital bed, having doubts in his mind.
It’s one thing for Mia Willis to forget, but how could Bella not know she’s allergic?
As they were speaking, Bella Green’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she regained consciousness.
Seeing her awake, Samuel Green immediately went over to express concern and ask about her well-being.
Bella Green paused for a moment, glanced around, her voice raspy and weak, "Why am I in the hospital?"
"Sister, you had an almond allergy. Didn’t you know you’re allergic to almonds?"
Anna Green asked with a puzzled expression.
Bella Green’s face looked a bit unpleasant, she nodded slightly, "I knew."
Hearing this, a hint of delight flashed in Anna Green’s eyes, though she appeared outwardly as a figure of helpless concern.
"You silly child, knowing and still eating them, you’ve made Dad worry so much, and he even hit Mom. You..."
Anna Green, with a few casual words, entirely absolved Mia Willis, shifting all the responsibility onto Bella Green.
Knowing you’re allergic and still eating them, isn’t that just causing trouble?
Samuel Green’s face also looked displeased, clearly agreeing with Anna Green’s words, "Bella, even if your mom is somewhat strict with you ordinarily, you can’t mess around with your health!"
Upon hearing this, a cold flash emerged in Bella Green’s lowered eyes, and when she raised her head, those apricot eyes were misted over.
Choking up, she spoke quietly, her tone filled with infinite grievance and self-blame.
"I didn’t mean to, I thought eating a little would be fine."
"How could it be fine? This could be life-threatening. If something happened, what would your mom do? Do you want her to die of guilt?"
Anna Green’s tone carried both concern and disapproval of an elder.
"Exactly, you child, when Mom forgets, it’s one thing, but you knew you were allergic and still wanted to eat, do you want me to be criticized by others?" Mia Willis couldn’t help but speak, her dislike for Bella Green deepening due to Anna Green’s remarks.