Chapter 16 Who Did This to You ? " Kaia , what the heck do you think you're doing ? How could you pick on people like this ? " Kimberly stood up for her bestie in a fit of anger . The hot coffee splashed all over Kaia's chest . She let out a sharp gasp of pain . Coffee soaked right through her shirt and splashed all over her neck . Her skin went bright red in seconds . A clerk rushed over promptly . " Ma'am , are you all right ? " Luna couldn't help but flash a quick smile , yet it vanished in a blink . Then she put on a look of feigned concern . " Kaia , are you okay ? Kimberly , how could you go and splash coffee on her ? " Kimberly wasn't having any of it . " Did you hear how she was talking to you ? Luna , you're just too soft - hearted . She was being so sarcastic , practically scolding you ! " Kaia , despite her refined upbringing , was seething with anger at 1/7 17:01 Chapter 16 Who Did This to You ? these two women , her chest feeling tight as if it were being squeezed . 17 min left She politely addressed the clerk , " Could you bring me some tissues and a cup of hot water ? Thanks . " Kimberly got even more riled up by Kaia's calm demeanor and kept on provoking her . " Kaia , you just wait ! I'm gonna tell Alden exactly what you said today . You'll see how he'll put you in your place ! " Luna put on an act of taking Kimberly's hand . " Kimberly , knock it off . It's kinda understandable that Kaia's ticked off . " Kaia watched their little show , sneering to herself . Just then , the clerk returned with the tissues and hot water . " Planning to tattle on me , huh ? " Kaia scoffed . With that , she swiftly grabbed the cup on the table and splashed the water right at the two of them . " Here's some real - deal evidence for you . Go run and tell on me together ! " Kaia watched with satisfaction as the skin on their collarbones 2/7 17:01 Chapter 16 Who Did This to You ? quickly turned red . Then she grabbed her bag and made a beeline for the door . 17 min left " Ah ! " Kimberly let out a shrill scream . " Kaia , you splashed us ? Are you out of your mind ! " But Kaia was long gone , leaving Kimberly's angry roar unanswered . Kimberly bore the brunt of the splash . Almost two - thirds of the water hit her , while only a small patch of Luna's skin was affected . Luna said , " Kimberly , Kaia's something else , isn't she ? " " She's just a total shrew ! " Kimberly fumed , her body trembling with rage . But the searing pain on her collarbone made her both furious and terrified . " Luna , will I get a scar here ? " Luna cooed in a soothing voice , " Don't fret , Kimberly . There won't be any scars . I'll go to the hospital with you . " Anyway , this " evidence " couldn't have come at a better time . ***** 3/7 17:01 Chapter 16 Who Did This to You ? 17 min left Outside the coffee shop , Kaia stood under the blistering sun , desperately trying to flag down a taxi . It felt like an eternity before she could even spot an empty one . Her clothes , skirt , and even her bag were marred by splotches of coffee stains . Frustrated , she pulled out her phone to book a ride , and the pain on her neck only grew more intense under the sun's relentless rays . Just then , a short honk of a horn caught her attention . She looked up to see the window of a sleek black Maybach rolling down . Lucien noticed her messy look . He narrowed his eyes and asked , " Who did this to you ? " Kaia was taken aback to run into Lucien here . " I … " Lucien commanded sharply , " Get in the car . I'll take you to the hospital . " " Nah , no hospital , Mr. Graves . Just gonna pick up some burn cream at the pharmacy , " Kaia replied . " Get in the car , " Lucien said , his tone leaving no room for debate . 4/7 17:01 Chapter 16 Who Did This to You ? Kaia pressed her lips in resignation . " Okay , then . Thanks . " 17 min left Just as Luna and Kimberly stepped out of the coffee shop , Luna caught sight of the familiar license plate . It was Lucien's car . " Hey , Luna ! What are you gawking at ? Call your driver right now to take us to the hospital ! " Kimberly urged . Luna finally tore her eyes away , not thinking much of it and assuming it was just a coincidence . " Alright , Kimberly . I'll make the call right away . " ***** In the backseat , Lucien stared at her red , inflamed neck . His eyebrows knitted together . " Does it hurt ? " Kaia was dealing with the pain fine . Until he stared her down . Then it hit differently . " It's nothing . Just need some burn cream . A few days tops. " His face darkened . Was she seeing things ? 5/7 17:01 Chapter 16 Who Did This to You ? 17 min left " This is how you always handle injuries ? Half - assed? " Lucien snapped . " I'm not- " Kaia mumbled . Just a burn . No big deal . Got worse ones learning to cook . Always handled stuff solo anyway . Kimberly probably got it worse . " It's your body . No one else is gonna take care of it for you . " Kaia felt a lump in her throat at his words . " Can we stop ? I'll grab a taxi . Get it checked out , " she said , a hint of distress in her voice . Not like she didn't care . Just … never had anyone fuss over her before . Grandma is the only one who cared . And she's sick . What else could I do ? Realizing he'd been too tough on her , Lucien softened his tone . " Don't be so stubborn , Kaia . Be a good girl . We'll be at the hospital soon , and the pain will fade away . " Kaia felt a hesitant hand gently stroking her head . All of a sudden , she felt even more wretched , 6/7 17:01 Wedding My Ex's Uncle