"You're of no use anymore," his tone was ice-cold, "then get out of the Johnson household."
As these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the dining room turned cold in an instant.
Samuel Johnson had been reprimanded by Mr. Johnson just last week because of Amanda Smith, and now he was saying such things, Mrs. Johnson was so frightened that her scalp nearly exploded. She quickly reached out to grab her son's hand and whispered in persuasion, "Samuel, what foolish things are you saying! Don't..."
Samuel Johnson shook off his mother's hand; he looked at Amanda Smith's face, filled with rage inside.
He didn't know what he was angry about, whether it was her stubbornness, or her indifference. He was unhappy with the way she had become; he wanted to push her, he knew her weak spot, and that was himself.
