Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197 A Well-intentioned Lie

Lily answered without any hesitation, "Isn't it true? I heard that you are still living together. Avy, do you really understand what divorce means? You're still young, and it will not only bring trouble to yourself if you continue like this but also make Jacob and Layla subject to gossip."

Avery couldn't distinguish whether it was her heart or stomachache anymore. It felt like tiny ants were viciously gnawing at her organs, causing her excruciating pain.

Avery endured the pain and forced a smile, though thousands of words were on the tip of her tongue. "So this is how you see me."

"Mom, don't say that about Avery. After all, she's still young. It's normal for her to be a bit immature. Since we are family, we should be tolerant of each other. It's okay with me."

At this moment, Layla appeared particularly magnanimous, while Avery seemed petty.

Lily was full of righteousness as she said, "Layla, rest assured, Avy is my own child. I will naturally give you an explanation and will not let her ruin the relationship between you and Jacob."

Avery felt as if her organs were bleeding, and there was a strong smell of blood in her throat.

But she didn't want to reveal her weakness in front of these people, so she tightly suppressed it.

The smell of blood spread in her mouth, and she was about to speak when Jacob's cold voice interrupted, "Avery didn't ruin anything; I wanted to take care of her."

"Jacob, I know you are kind-hearted and righteous. You don't need to defend Avery. She has always been a liar since childhood, and I know her character too well. As long as she wants to do something, she will use any means necessary to achieve her goals."

Avery's knuckles turned white, and even the corner of her clothes was distorted by her grip.

She didn't even want to explain anymore. Yes, she pretended to be sick when she was a child.

It was because her classmates said that when they were sick, their mothers would take leave from work and stay at home, not only taking care of them gently but also making their favorite food for them.