Chapter 83

Marina bit her lip, trying to look smaller, weaker. “I… I didn’t mean to upset Auntie. I just… I thought...” “No, you thought only about yourself,” Lily snapped. “Because everything with you is always about you. Your tears. Your hurt. Your worries. Not once did you stop and think what Mum actually wants. She doesn’t want to see you. She doesn’t want you here. Isn’t that clear enough?” Marina’s cheeks flushed red as if Lily had slapped her. She looked up at David quickly, her voice trembling. “David… you see how she talks to me… I just came with good intentions.” David finally spoke, his voice low. “Lily…” But Lily turned to him, her own anger finally spilling. “Don’t ‘Lily’ me. You saw it yourself, David. Mum doesn’t want her here. She’s sick, lying in a hospital bed, and instead of respecting her wish, you’re standing here letting this woman cling to you like she owns you.” David’s brows knitted tighter. “Marina only came to visit....." “Visit?” Lily let out a sharp, humorless laugh.