"Can't the two of you act responsible for your age!?"
The commotion of Jess beating Jeff once again—due to her misunderstanding that he forced himself on Veena, while Veena herself trembled in fear as she watched the result of her playful lie—reached the house across the street and attracted the attention of their parents, who had just arrived at that time.
The interference of their parents saved Jeff from more of Jess's continuous beating, but at the same time earned both of them a harsh scolding from Jess's mother.
Meanwhile, Jeff's mother was looking after Veena, pampering her like a child. On the other hand, Jeff's father was bringing all the groceries for Veena's party into the house.
"So why are you lashing out at your husband again?" Jessica said, clutching her daughter's face with a grip strong enough to leave a handprint on Jess's face as she knelt on the floor.
