Chapter 243

My rage overwhelmed my rationality. So, without much thought, I approached Lilac and gave her a slap.

"Lilac, I'm warning you, I'll tear you apart if you dare to falsely accuse me again. I never did any of the things you think I did, so I don't have to take any responsibility. If you don't want to lose your dignity, you'd better apologize to me!"

Although I wasn't thinking straight at the time, that slap was delivered with full force, making my palm numb.

After 22 years, the obedient Luna who was usually gentle and kind finally resorted to violence.

But it was Lilac who pushed me too far. Otherwise, I would never have done such a thing.

I had to admit, though, taking matters into your own hands was incredibly satisfying.

Lilac probably didn't expect my retaliation to be so fierce and decisive. She was covering the side of her face with tears flowing down her cheeks as she stared at me with a mix of shock and anger.

I hid the hand that struck her behind my back, trying to maintai