Chapter 81

"I warned you that your questionable behaviour would lead to trouble, didn't I? And now, here you are, hiding in my house like a frightened dog."

"Listen, I don't plan on staying here for an extended period. I just need some time to clear the air, and then I'll remove myself from your life," Lyra calmly explained to her sister, who seemed to constantly criticize her every move.

Lyra's life had been tumultuous ever since she was a child. She was constantly shuffled between different foster care homes, never finding stability or luck with the people she encountered. It wouldn't be fair to solely blame these individuals, as Lyra couldn't exactly be labelled as one of the well-behaved children, unlike her older sister, Aria.

Lyra and her sister were taken into state custody after their mother's descent into drug addiction following their father's passing. The perilous environment created by their mother's drug use became a threat to their well-being, prompting a concerned neighbour to rep