Yet, taking a long breath, Lina tried to keep a lid on her anger and said, "Please, I understand your anger. But you have no right to insult me this way and harass Sylvia. She hasn't done anything.
In fact, it was your son who threatened her, harassed her, and accused her of unspeakable sins in front of the whole town. So just let go of Sylvia's hand."
Finn's mother was so furious that all she could see was red. The worry for her son had pushed her beyond the limits of sanity, and it was clear by the way she dug her nails into Sylvia's hand until she bled.
Sylvia's face contorted in pain as she struggled to free her hand from that woman's grasp but to no avail. From where did that old woman conjure so much strength?
When Lina tried to help Sylvia, Finn's mother pushed Lina back. Lina staggered on her feet while balancing her bags, yet two tomatoes fell on the ground, rolling to some distance. Lina managed to steady herself, but now anger flared in her.
