Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1564

"What does Grandma have to do with Gracie and Kelvin's drama? Aren't we discussing their issues right now?" Kisa said.

Sara was at a loss for words, her eyes wide and pleading as she looked at the Hoover family.

They did not care much for Kisa, but they were not exactly fond of Sara either.

Already annoyed by Sara's presumptuous behavior in drawing the surrounding guests into the conversation, the Hoover family offered her no support.

Just then, Kelvin finally emerged from his hiding place inside the house.

As soon as Kelvin appeared, Sara dashed over to him, her voice trembling with feigned innocence.

"Kisa accused me of trying to drive a wedge between you and Gracie.You need to explain to everyone that it is Gracie who wants a divorce over some petty issue.This has nothing to do with me."

Kelvin did not even glance her way; his anguished eyes were locked on Gracie.

Gracie's expression was icy, her gaze downcast and silent.

Seeing the tension between the couple, Mrs.Hoover realized that something had gone terribly wrong.

Gossip about Kelvin getting a divorce would soon spread like wildfire.

Enraged, Jacob raised his walking stick to strike Kelvin's leg.

"You little brat, you are going to disgrace our family!"

Kelvin's leg gave out from the blow, and he stumbled forward.Sara quickly caught him, her face a mask of concern, as she implored Jacob.

"Mr.Hoover Sr., please don't hit Kelvin.He is just as innocent.He didn't even suggest the divorce; it is Gracie who is not trusting him.Maybe she is confused about my relationship with Kelvin.If you must blame someone, blame me."

Her insinuation was clear: Gracie was the root of the whole divorce debacle.

Jacob shot Gracie a withering glare but remained silent.

With an air of false sincerity, Sara urged Gracie.

"Gracie, the Hoover family has been so good to you, and Kelvin has always been deeply devoted to you.Please don't cause any more trouble.There is really nothing between Kelvin and me.no.vel.e.book Have a little more faith in him, will you?"

Within moments, Sara had masterfully redirected all the blame onto Gracie.

Everyone now believed that Gracie was the narrow-minded and ungrateful one.

Kelvin's face darkened with anger as he remained silent.

Kisa anxiously watched Gracie, fearing she might act rashly.

Just as Kisa prepared to play the recording, she had made earlier to divert everyone's attention, Gracie suddenly burst into laughter.

Her demeanor shifted from anger to amusement as she addressed Sara, saying, Where on earth did you hear that I wanted to divorce Kelvin?"

Sara hesitated, then feigned innocence.

"When you were in the backyard earlier today, you clearly said you wanted to divorce Kelvin." Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

"I never said that."

Gracie retorted, looking puzzled, then turned to Kisa.

"Did I ever say I wanted to divorce Kelvin?"

Kisa shook her head, grinning.

"Of course not.You and Kelvin have such an amazing relationship; there is no way you would ever consider divorce."

"Exactly."

Gracie scoffed at Sara.

"In the end, the rumor that I wanted to divorce Kelvin comes from your lips.I can't fathom why you would try to spread lies in front of the Hoover family and all these guests."

Gracie's fierce counterattack left Sara utterly humiliated.Her face flushed from red to white as she clutched Kelvin's arm, stammering.

"She clearly said in the backyard that she wanted to divorce you.You heard it too, right? I didn't make it up, did I?"

Kelvin's gaze bore into Gracie, his brow furrowed so tightly that it seemed to form knots of pure emotion.