One photo showed Adele eating chocolate, looking messy and neglected, while Sadie was busy applying a face mask.

Another captured Sadie comfortably drinking coffee under an umbrella while Adele sat under the harsh sun, clearly sunburned.

After showing them the photos, the nanny said, “It's the same situation at home. Miss Pierre hardly ever pays attention to little Adele. She ignores whatever Adele needs and keeps feeding Adele cakes. She doesn't grasp the basics of childcare when there's no nanny present. Sometimes, Adele's clothes would get wet, and Miss Pierre wouldn't even ask me to help change Adele's clothes in time. The neglect has sometimes caused Adele to fall ill. And when she does, Miss Pierre doesn't take Adele to the doctor. She just gives Adele some medicine."

Hearing this and viewing the photos made Ariana seethe with anger.

Clenching her teeth, she exclaimed, "I knew it! Sadie is abusing Adele! Just today, I accidentally saw Sadie through her room door, forcing Adele to do a handstand. Adele's face was bright red, and she kept apologizing, but Sadie didn't Let her stop. She even slapped Adele. If this isn't abuse, I don't know what is!"

Devin also felt deeply distressed and gently patted Adele's head.

Holden's fury was palpable. He glared at the photos, his face darkening as he tried to keep his anger in check.

The nanny added, “Lately, Miss Pierre has been locking Adele in a small room and making her watch terrifying movies disguised as fairy tales. She claims they're just cartoons, but they're actually gruesome horror films. I discovered that and covertly changed the movies."

The nanny's voice wavered as she continued, "It's just too cruel. She tells Adele not to come out until she's watched them all."

Upon hearing this, Ariana, Holden, and Devin were all outraged.

Holden clenched his fists, wanting to smash something but holding back to avoid frightening Adele.

Devin was speechless, and Ariana was furious and feeling sorry for Adele at the same time.

Sadie was heartless!

Ariana drew Adele close and tenderly stroked her head.

Oblivious to the adults’ discussion, Adele clutched her doll and looked up at Ariana, perhaps feeling her distress. She offered her doll to Ariana and said, "Aria, play. Don't be afraid."

Ariana's eyes were filled with tears when she heard Adele's voice.

She hugged the doll and Adele tightly, gently patted Adele's back, and whispered, “Don't worry; Aria isn't afraid, and neither are you, Adele."

Holden, his expression grim, turned to Devin and commanded, “Write her a check."

Devin nodded, quickly wrote the nanny a check, and showed her out.

Holden followed them out.