Chapter 33

Chapter 33

"I am not going to apologize," Aeron defiantly stated, crossing his arms over his chest.

Myra looked at him with a stern expression. "Yes, you are."

Aeron scowled, his frustration evident in his voice. "What am I apologizing for? He had it coming."

"He's hurt, Aeron," Myra responded firmly. "You hurt him."

Aeron's eyes narrowed, resentment brewing within him. "He deserved it." The bitterness in his voice was palpable.

Myra's voice rose with a mix of anger and exasperation. "Aeron!"

"I will not apologize—" Aeron began, but his sentence was abruptly interrupted by the sound of the doorbell.

The unexpected ring of the doorbell caused a temporary pause in the heated conversation. Aeron looked at myra questioningly. "No! You did not!"

"Yes, I did and you better apologise."

As Myra opened the door, Augustine stood before them, his face contorted in pain. Plaster adorned his cheek, and a wrap secured his injured arm. Upon seeing Augustine's condition, Aeron rolled his eyes and l