Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1879

"Who's human and who's a monster? You know that better than anyone!" Taylor stood firm, unaffected by Aiden's threats.

"Out of consideration for Lucy, I won't have you arrested right now. She needs rest, so leave at once!" Aiden commanded, his presence radiating authority.

He gave Taylor a dismissive shove before heading toward the door.

Furious, Taylor grabbed Aiden by the collar and slammed him into the wall. "You treacherous, conniving bastard! Stop pretending to care! Do you dare deny that Lucy's suffering has nothing to do with you?"

"Of course, it has nothing to do with me." Aiden's eyes narrowed, a cold, malicious gleam flashing in them. "I've already found the ones responsible for hurting her. Do you even know why Lucy went to that place in the first place?

"She was trying to find someone to help clear your name. It's your fault she ended up like this. You're the real culprit!"

"What are you saying?" Taylor snapped, his fist clenched. "Don't you dare spout such nonsense!"

How could it possibly be his fault? They were just friends—was Lucy truly willing to sacrifice her dignity for him?

Taylor couldn't bear the weight of the accusation. He refused to accept it, convinced that Aiden was only trying to slander him.

Enraged, he landed a savage punch directly on Aiden's face, showing no mercy. "You bastard! I'm ending you right here—let's see who else you can hurt!"

Aiden crumpled to the ground, but Taylor didn't stop. He lunged at him again without hesitation.

Aiden held his head with both hands, but Taylor was relentless, striking his arms and ears over and over in a frenzied fit of revenge.

It was unclear whether his rage stemmed from sheer anger or from an inability to accept what had happened.

Just then, the door swung open again.

"Stop!"

Lucy rushed forward, pulling Taylor off Aiden.

Most of all, she had become a fallen woman in the eyes of others, unworthy of standing by Taylor's side. The only thing she could do now was let him go.

Taylor's eyes were bloodshot. He felt as if an immense weight was pressing down on him, making it difficult to move.

"Do I have to die in front of you to make you leave? If that's what it takes, I'll do it right now!" Lucy screamed, her voice raw with desperation.

"Alright, I'll go. Please don't do anything rash. I'm leaving now…"

Taylor couldn't bear to push her any further. With one last resentful glance at Aiden, he walked away, tears streaming down his face.

Aiden gave a slight smirk before calmly rising to his feet. He stepped forward, trying to speak. "Lucy, please don't worry, I—"

All of a sudden, Lucy spun around and stormed back into her room. She slammed the door shut with all her strength, cutting Aiden off before he could say another word.

Lucy had become a mere shadow of herself, detached from everything around her.