Chapter 97: False Hero

Zyair was in high spirits the next morning. He stayed awake till late, talking to her and then had some blissful sleep without the usual nightmares that plagued him.

Meena observed that after many days her son was in a cheerful mood. They were having breakfast together.

"How is Mrs Blackthorn now? I spoke to Amsilia and she was very worried about her daughter-in-law," she communicated while taking a bite of her toast.

"Skyla is recovering but such incidents leave permanent scars," Zyair heavily sighed, taking a piece of mango with his fork and plopping it in his mouth.

"Her reputation is tarnished, everyone is painting Doran as a hero in our circle. What an inspiring man he is, accepting the wife back with a besmirched reputation. That's what has been running around," Meena informed him of what the ladies in her circle were saying and what the media was printing.