Chapter 157

Inside the hospital ward. Lyra helped Avery back onto the bed. The moment the door closed, Avery grabbed the vase from the bedside table and smashed it to the floor. The crash echoed sharply. “I’m furious!” she snapped. “This is outright rebellion!” She pressed a hand to her chest, breathing heavily, trying to calm herself, but the anger refused to settle. “Auntie, please don’t get so worked up,” Lyra said softly, stepping closer. “She’s always been sharp-tongued. It’s not worth hurting your health over someone like her.” Avery slammed her palm against the mattress. “She’s been irritating me nonstop since the moment I walked in!” Then she sneered. “Luckily, I never let Damon take her to banquets. Otherwise, she would’ve completely embarrassed the Blackthorns.” Lyra hesitated for a moment, then spoke carefully. “Auntie… I heard that she and Damon have completely separated. The divorce decree has already been issued.” Avery froze. “…Really?” She had heard rumors, but Damon had never conf