Rupert rushed over. "What happened?!" he asked worriedly.

However, Lyra had lost the ability to speak. She lay on the ground, writhing in pain and screaming.

Rupert looked at Adrian and asked, “Did you do this?" His impulsiveness overshadowed any attempt to discern right from wrong. Seeing Adrian nearby, he immediately assumed it was Adrian who had hurt Lyra.

Adrian shook his head and replied calmly, "It wasn't me—"

However, Rupert did not believe him. "Stop defending yourself! You're the only one here. Who else other than you could have hurt her?"

He swung his fist, intending to strike Adrian. Although Rupert was no match for Adrian, he had no intention of letting Adrian off. Seeing the attack coming, Adrian raised a brow. He knew Rupert was no match for him and understood that the latter’s current state was a result of impulse. Sidestepping, he easily avoided Rupert's attack.

Lyra got up, shakily supporting herself, and she said, "It has nothing to do with him, Rupert…"

After