"Enough!" Mr. Brooks, Rayan's grandfather, bellowed, cutting through the tension in the room. His voice echoed like thunder, causing everyone to pause. "And Rayan, what's your friend doing at our family dinner?"
Hearing his words, Lia burst into tears, her eyes welling up with emotion. She looked at Rayan, her voice trembling. "I told you no one would like me at your family dinner…" she sobbed, then turned and ran upstairs, her footsteps echoing in the silence.
"Hey, the gate is that way!" Lilith called after her, her tone sarcastic, but it fell on deaf ears.
"Shut up!" Rayan shouted, his handsome face flushed with anger. "What's wrong with you all? Lia is such a sweet person! She always thinks of you, and why do you all treat her like this?" His frustration was palpable.
