"I was supposed to meet some friends," she said softly. "But on the way there, I saw Alexander being attacked. I only wanted to help him… and then I got stabbed."
Even to her own ears, the explanation sounded weak.
Evelyn remained expressionless.
"And where is he now?" she asked bluntly. "You nearly lost your life for him, yet he's not even here to see you."
Lilian bit her lip tightly.
Evelyn's voice turned colder.
"I warned you from the very beginning to let Alexander go. He's married now, Lilian. But you refused to listen."
Her eyes sharpened slightly.
"You were the one who left three years ago. You betrayed him first, yet you still refuse to let him have peace."
"Mum, you know why I left!" Lilian's voice rose emotionally. "I was terrified Daniel wouldn't let me go after what happened. I thought he would come after me. I was heartbroken because of Daniel's manipulation"
