Chapter 6 Evelyn didn't stay to watch the overly affectionate charade between the two . She turned and walked away . Back home , she unlocked her phone and checked the progress of her immigration paperwork - in just a few days , everything would be finalized . She began packing . All necessary documents , clothes , and personal items were neatly folded and stored . Everything else was thrown out . She placed the gift box she had prepared earlier right in the middle of the table . When Matthew returned and opened the door , he immediately sensed something was off . The house felt emptier . Decorations that once lined the shelves were gone , and part of the wardrobe had been cleared out . A wave of unease swept through him . " Evelyn , " he asked , " why is there so much missing ? " She didn't even look up . " They were outdated . I'm replacing them . " His eyes landed on the box on the table . " What's this ? " " A surprise I prepared for you , " she said calmly . " But you'll have to wait a few days before open it . " Matthew hesitated , then nodded without pressing further . After a pause , he added , " There's a family dinner tonight . Evelyn , come back to the estate with me . " Evelyn looked up at him , reading his expression . She knew she couldn't refuse . Silently , she nodded and followed him out . The Roscente family estate was brightly lit. - Evelyn stepped inside behind Matthew and looked up to see the living room packed with people his parents , Lila's parents , and Lila herself , who was cradling the baby while laughing softly . The child giggled in her arms , snuggling close , as if the bond between them had never been stronger . The sight was like a blade . Evelyn stood still and slowly turned to Matthew . " What is this ? " Matthew took her hand gently , a trace of guilt in his voice . " Evelyn , the truth about what happened back then has come to light . You ... misunderstood Lila . " He paused , then softened his voice . " I know you made a mistake because you loved me too much . I'm not blaming you . But now that both families know the truth , they're upset . Just apologize , and we can put this all behind us , alright? " Chapter 6 4.76 % Evelyn stared at him in disbelief . " Misunderstood ? Are you saying I would risk my dignity to frame her ? " Before Matthew could reply , Haley suddenly slammed the table and stood up , her voice sharp and cold . " Still denying it ? Come over and apologize ! Someone has to teach you a lesson today ! " Matthew frowned and stepped in front of Evelyn . " Mom , we agreed she'd just apologize . That's enough . " But Evelyn yanked her hand from his . " I did nothing wrong . Why should I apologize ? " Lila , still holding the baby , began to cry softly . " Evelyn , you know what really happened . Why won't you let it go after all these years ? " Seeing her daughter's tear - streaked face , Lila's mother stormed forward , shoving past Matthew and landing a stinging slap across Evelyn's face . " You filthy woman ! You ruined my daughter's reputation and still have the nerve to act innocent ? Someone as low - born as you is just born to lie ! " Evelyn stumbled from the blow . Blood welled at the corner of her mouth . Her eyes scanned the room and finally landed on Matthew . " You don't believe me either ? " Matthew looked away . As his father called for punishment , he instinctively stepped between them , unsure of what to do . But then Haley's voice cut through the air . " Matthew ! How long are you going to keep protecting her ? Evelyn did all those terrible things , hurt Lila for years , and now Lila's seriously ill because of it ! And yet she still gave you a child . ' " Mom , stop ! " Matthew quickly interrupted , panic flashing across his face . He turned to Evelyn , eyes filled with helplessness and disappointment . " Evelyn , I can't keep indulging you in one mistake after mistake . " Then he stepped aside . Two servants moved in and forced Evelyn to her knees . } ) The first strike landed hard across her back , ripping open her shirt and sending a shock of pain down her spine . She bit her lip , holding back a cry , and forced herself to speak . "I didn't do it ... " Chapter 6 4.769 The second blow followed quickly . Blood seeped through her clothes . Her vision blurred , and her ears rang , but she continued shaking her head , unable to say another word as she met nothing but cold , accusing stares . Each lash came down heavier than the last . Pain tore through her body , but she clenched her teeth and refused to beg for mercy . When the final strike landed , her strength gave out . Her body slumped forward , and everything went black . Somewhere in the distance , she vaguely heard Matthew's anxious calls for her . But his voice grew faint , swallowed by darkness .