Chapter 1 Failing to Reach His Heart better . " Maxen's eyes flickered over to Lyra , but there wasn't a trace of anger on his face . Instead , he gently picked Felix up . " It's alright . " +2 Bonus Felix clung to his neck and mumbled sweetly , " I like him . I wish he were my real daddy . " " You little rascal , " Veronica said , tapping his forehead . Lyra found herself clenching her fists as she took in the scene . Maxen had never shown her this kind of warmth . But after a moment , she decided it was pointless to dwell on it . She had never managed to reach him before , so perhaps it was better this way . Forcing down the ache in her chest , Lyra stepped past the three of them and walked straight into the elevator . ***** Lyra hadn't told anyone about submitting her transfer request , not even Maxen . She figured there was no need . He probably wouldn't care anyway . Later , she drove to Hawthorne Hall and rang the doorbell outside the gate . 4/6 21:01 Chapter 1 Failing to Reach His Heart Not long after , the housekeeper , Linelle , came to answer the door . " Oh , Mrs. Hawthorne , you're back ? " " Is Grandma in ? " Lyra asked . +2 Bonus " She is . Please , come in , " Linette said , treating her with notable respect . Edith was a highly respected elder in the Hawthorne family . After Maxen's grandfather passed away , she became the one overseeing all matters , big and small , within the household . She came from the south , her family was a business powerhouse in the region , and in her younger days , she had been nothing short of a force of nature . Even her husband's mother , who never liked her , wouldn't dare cross her face - to - face . After Linette brought Lyra into a quiet prayer room , she saw Edith seated inside , slowly rolling a string of prayer beads between her fingers . Linette spoke softly , " Madam Hawthorne , Mrs. Hawthorne is here . " Edith slowly opened her eyes and turned her head . " Come , sit . " Once Linette had left , Lyra took the seat beside Edith , lowered her head , and began to pray in silence before the crucifix . 5/6 21:01 Chapter 1 Failing to Reach His Heart +2 Bonus Edith had always been devout and unwavering in her faith . At times , she would spend up to two weeks at a convent or retreat , seeking peace and reflection through prayer . Lyra didn't hesitate . " Grandma , I want a divorce . " 6/6 Write your comment ir Gifts