It’s not that I don’t hope for Bella Hawthorne’s transformation, it’s just that her change is too sudden, combined with everything that happened today, it inevitably leads to unease. "Then let’s investigate who she’s been in contact with and what special events she’s encountered. We’ll surely find some clues." Sherry suggested. Ann Vaughn pondered for a moment before saying, "Ultimately, this is Vera White’s personal matter, and she is no longer a child. She has her own judgment and ideas. I can’t interfere in everything she does, even if it’s for her own good." Perhaps in her view, what seems good for Vera White might not be what she needs? "Don’t be too tense. What if it’s just your misconception?" Sherry comforted her with a smile. "Hopefully, that’s the case..." The Main Hawthorne Family. The atmosphere in the living room is tense; other than Old Master Hawthorne, everyone is sitting upright, afraid to speak. Cyrus Hawthorne casually handed his removed jacket to the butler and then walked into the living room, nodding slightly to the stern-faced Old Master Hawthorne, "Grandpa." As soon as the last syllable fell, a teacup came flying at him. Everyone sitting in the living room was startled by Old Master Hawthorne’s furious action and immediately stood up. Cyrus Hawthorne tilted his head to avoid the teacup, and the next moment, the sound of shattering came from behind him. His narrow eyes calmly gazed at Old Master Hawthorne, "Your heart isn’t well; it would be better to not get so angry." "You sure are filial, knowing my heart is bad yet deliberately provoking me!" Old Master Hawthorne’s cane pounded heavily against the floor, the deep voice laced with anger: "I ask you, why did you and Annie get a divorce?!" Old Master Hawthorne originally disliked being disturbed, which is why he lived at Cloudmere Manor all this time. Plus, with Cyrus Hawthorne’s previous warning, the Hawthorne Family didn’t dare bother Old Master Hawthorne with this matter. So when he heard the Hawthorne Family talk about Ann Vaughn and Cyrus Hawthorne already divorcing at the hospital, Old Master Hawthorne thought they were spouting nonsense. But later, pondering that something seemed off, he sent people to investigate and actually found out that what they said was true! How could Old Master Hawthorne sit still? He immediately rushed over from Cloudmere Manor. Upon hearing this, Cyrus Hawthorne’s expression slightly darkened, his narrow eyes coldly scanning the Hawthorne Family members standing beside him. And the Hawthorne Family members, who had been constantly reporting against him to Old Master Hawthorne before Cyrus Hawthorne arrived, were now quiet as chickens. "Why are you looking at them?" Old Master Hawthorne glared, asking him with deep distress: "Tell me, what exactly are your dissatisfactions with Annie?" Cyrus Hawthorne’s thin lips slightly pressed together, his Adam’s apple moved slightly, and he murmured in a low voice, "None, she’s wonderful." "So it’s your problem? Did you cheat or keep another woman outside?" The more Old Master Hawthorne spoke, the angrier he got, wanting nothing more than to hit him twice with his cane, "I think you’re foolish!" Having such a good wife without cherishing her is bad enough, but you still push her away! Seeing the old man really wanting to act, Charlotte Hawthorne hurried forward to stop him, "Dad, Dad, calm down. It might not necessarily be Cian’s fault; don’t be biased towards Ann Vaughn and ignore the facts." "That’s right, Dad." Clara Hawthorne also chimed in: "If you want to blame someone, you should blame Ann Vaughn. She was the one who cheated first and asked Cyrus for a divorce; Cyrus just complied with her wishes." Even Miya Yates, standing beside Howard Yates, gently advised, "Grandpa Hawthorne, no one understands the Family Head’s character better than you here. It’s impossible for the Family Head to have cheated or kept another woman." But conversely, Ann Vaughn is not so certain. Originally, the Yates family father and daughter should avoid mingling in such circumstances, but Howard Yates had a debt of gratitude towards Cyrus Hawthorne, so it wasn’t overstepping to meddle in this level of Hawthorne Family’s affairs. "Impossible!" Old Master Hawthorne flatly denied their claims, "Annie is definitely not that kind of person, and she would never do such a thing." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁 Speaking of Cyrus Vaughn’s strict teachings towards Ann Vaughn, and Ann Vaughn’s own nature, she is gentle yet resilient, smart yet doesn’t flaunt her intelligence, a rare clarity in a person. She would never do such a thing! "Dad, it’s all true. If you don’t believe, ask Cian!" Charlotte Hawthorne turned to look at Cyrus Hawthorne, whose expression was calm, "Cian, tell us, did Ann Vaughn find someone outside and asked you for divorce herself?" Everyone in the living room looked towards him, waiting for his definitive answer. Old Master Hawthorne’s face was stern, his brows furrowing more tightly, "What’s the truth of the matter?" Cyrus Hawthorne faintly closed his narrow eyes, after a while, he lightly murmured, "Just as Aunt said." Everyone immediately showed expressions of sympathy, wondering what Ann Vaughn’s head was made of. They all would eagerly place women by the Family Head’s side to curry favor. If he took a liking to them, they themselves would greatly benefit. Ann Vaughn did the opposite, giving up gold for stone, truly a loss-making deal— Just as this thought occurred, Cyrus Hawthorne’s deep voice continued, "However, it’s not her who wronged me; it’s I who wronged her." These words caused Charlotte Hawthorne and Clara Hawthorne’s disgusted condemning expressions to freeze, looking at Cyrus Hawthorne incredulously. Miya Yates frowned, wanting to speak, but Howard Yates pulled her back, forbidding her from getting involved again. "What did you say?" The bewilderment on Old Master Hawthorne’s face slightly faded, looking at Cyrus Hawthorne with suspicion. Indeed, Cyrus Hawthorne was raised personally by him; no one understands him better. Similarly, Old Master Hawthorne is most aware that Cyrus Hawthorne isn’t someone who would cheat or keep another woman. It’s just that in a furious state, sometimes words can be reckless. Now hearing Cyrus Hawthorne admit it was his fault, how could Old Master Hawthorne believe it? "Grandpa, marriages also have expiration dates. Once this time passes, one might just feel that their bedfellows are mediocre." Cyrus Hawthorne’s voice was slow and languid, with a hint of carelessness, "I grew tired of her; didn’t want to live together any longer. Is that mistaken?" Everyone present held their breath. Old Master Hawthorne’s breath became slightly unsteady, "So you, you..." "So I proposed a divorce to her, and drove her out of The Imperial Capital in the name of her infidelity until the matter was settled..." Before the words were finished, Old Master Hawthorne’s cane fiercely struck Cyrus Hawthorne’s back, even creating a rather deep sound of impact! Cyrus Hawthorne’s expression remained unchanged, and he continued, "As the Family Head and the person in charge of Hawthorne Group, if the outside world knew the main reason for our divorce was on me and not her, it would definitely affect Hawthorne Corp.’s stock." The ear-piercing sound of the cane falling again! One strike after another, Old Master Hawthorne didn’t hold back in the slightest, each strike was almost lethal, seemingly trying to wake him up through this beating!