Lyra thought Uncle Morris only knew about her unpleasant encounter with Phil Lee and wasn't aware of the argument that had occurred between them.
Turns out he knew all along.
Oh right, she had forgotten that Uncle Morris went to the hospital looking for her that day.
"Are you angry?"
Morris Jackson saw her frowning little face and thought she was angry. However, even if she was angry, it was within his expectations. She had come to Harbor City for the banquet without telling him and had witnessed the revenge scene with her own eyes.
He raised his hand to brush aside her hair, his fingertips caressing her cheeks. "It's my fault, don't be angry."
Lyra didn't have the right to be angry. Considering all that Uncle Morris has done for her, it seemed she hadn't given him anything in return, always upsetting him. So when she heard him admit his mistake and ask her not to be angry, Lyra felt guilty. "Uncle, you didn't... "