Chapter 56: Was it for me?

As soon as Kalix left the house, Rita burst into tears, startling everyone with her reaction.

Lilac saw right through her act and let out a quiet chuckle. "Here comes another drama," she muttered under her breath, resuming her breakfast.

Slyvester remained silent, offering no defense or rebuke. His indifference left Rita with no choice but to accept her fault.

"Grandpa, I didn't know what I was doing!" she cried, falling to her knees, her deceptive tears streaming down her face.

Roger felt a head ache coming through.He had seen enough and could no longer stand the confrontation. Without another word, he turned on his heel and walked out, unable to bear the shame of his wife's actions.

"Why aren't you crying?" Lilac asked, her gaze shifting to Dianna. As if on cue, Dianna's face crumpled, and she too dissolved into tears.