Don't Harm My Child

Hearing Charles Hayes' agonized cries, Lily Evans felt her heart shatter.

Mrs. Charlotte Evans decisively pulled Lily Evans aside and said, "Let's break down the door together!"

"Alright!"

The two women took a few steps back, then charged forward with all their strength, slamming into the door.

With a loud creak, the door crashed to the ground, sending Lily Evans and Mrs. Charlotte Evans tumbling down with it.

Lily Evans' teeth hit the floor, blood streaming down her face, but her mind was so consumed with worry for her son that she didn't notice the pain.

Lily Evans lifted her head and immediately saw the Royal Wet Nurse sitting at the bedside, a roll of Black Gold Needles within reach.

Charles Hayes lay on the bed, stripped bare, covered in countless Black Gold Needles—especially his legs, bristling like a porcupine.

Charles Hayes' little face was blue and swollen, whimpering in pain. When he saw his mother, his tiny, needle-pierced arms flailed desperately, his hoarse cries tearing at their hearts.

"Charlie!" At the sight, Lily Evans turned into a frantic mother beast, scrambling up from the ground and rushing to save her son, heedless of everything else.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't come any closer!" the Royal Wet Nurse screamed, clutching two golden needles in her hand.

When Peony burst through the door, she saw Lily Evans lunging for Charles Hayes, her brows furrowing instantly. "This is bad!" she exclaimed.

Peony moved with lightning speed, rushing toward Lily Evans. Just as Lily Evans was about to reach Charlie, Peony grabbed her by the chest and forcibly pulled her back.

Lily Evans' eyes turned red with fury. Seeing Peony, she roared, "Peony, the Royal Wet Nurse is trying to hurt Charlie! Arrest her now! I'll save my son! My poor boy!"

But Peony refused to let go, holding Lily Evans tightly from behind no matter how much she struggled.

The Royal Wet Nurse, terrified, threw down the Black Gold Needles and knelt before Lily Evans, trembling with fear.

"Peony, what are you doing!?" Lily Evans turned to look at Peony, whose expression was filled with compassion and tears. Peony said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Don't get agitated..."

"Calm down? How can I possibly calm down! Peony, are you insane? Look at what that villain has done to Charlie—he's covered in needles! Why aren't you arresting her?" Lily Evans struggled desperately, but the harder she fought, the tighter Peony held her, giving her no chance to break free.

The kneeling Royal Wet Nurse looked up at Peony and said, "Madam Peony, this is a critical moment..."

Peony glanced at the Royal Wet Nurse, then at Charles Hayes, whose face was turning black and blue from suffocation. She said to the Wet Nurse, "Continue."

"Peony, have you lost your mind?!" Lily Evans stared at Peony in disbelief, helpless as the Royal Wet Nurse picked up the Black Gold Needles to continue pricking Charlie.

Charlie looked to be in unbearable pain, his little face black and blue, tears streaming from his eyes. He kept his gaze fixed on his mother, as if begging her to rescue him from his suffering.

"Charlie! Peony, are you trying to kill Charlie? I've always been so good to you, to Xiao Yun, and to your children—why would you betray me? If you have any grievances, take them out on me, but don't hurt my son! My Charlie is barely a year old! Peony, you're a mother too, you have two children—how can you hurt my child?" Lily Evans writhed in despair, unable to break free. Her eyes were bloodshot as she watched her suffering son, her heart consumed by hopelessness and hatred.