Once those words faded into nothingness, the whole room went quiet. Lia processed what she just saw and heard. Elder M's daughter, Maria, sat before Lia. She instantly recognised Lia yet it was unclear what Maria had to do with those other two.
Lia didn't know what she should feel. Anger, pain and hatred overwhelmed her. Then her casual teasing attitude from before completely disappeared, instead an aloof and cold bearing caused everyone to tense up.
"You are happy to see me?" Lia's sharp and intense gaze full of mocking tone made Maria shrink back. Even Lily and Xavi froze when her words appeared and lowered the temperature in the room. They had an unswerving drive full of rage that could bring anyone to her feet.
"You are glad to see me? If you really feel apologetic to me, then slice your stomach open right here and let me see how much your insides are wrenching in regret."
