Divorce me I'm done serving you (Ayla) novel Chapter 644

Kayla's calm voice had a way of putting people at ease. Ayla let out a slow breath and nodded. "Alright, Ms. Storm. You can tell me."

But she was not relaxed at all. She was only pretending. Kayla could probably see straight through it.

Kayla reached out and gently patted Ayla's shoulder. "The second thing that impressed me was you breaking up with Draven."

Ayla's chest tightened the moment she heard his name.

As expected, this talk was about Draven.

But what did Kayla want? Did she support the breakup? Ayla had never been able to read Kayla. From the very beginning, she could never guess what the older woman was truly thinking.

Their life experience was on completely different levels. Ayla felt almost powerless when she stood in front of Kayla. Even though she tried to stay calm, tension was still building inside her.

The pressure reminded her of when she was younger, standing nervously in front of Juliana.

Kayla had never approved of their relationship. Logically, their breakup should have pleased her. So why bring it up now? Was she about to criticize her? If Kayla started questioning her reasons, what could she possibly say?

Or maybe, in Kayla's eyes, only her son had the right to end the relationship; Ayla had no right to dump him. How could she stand up to someone so powerful?

Ayla had always been alone. Both Draven and Troy had strong families behind them. They had parents and relatives who would defend them in any situation. Ayla had no one like that. When she faced elders whose status and experience were far above hers, she could only rely on their kindness and fairness. Without that, she would never have been able to get through those situations.

Even during her divorce, no parents had stepped forward to pressure Troy or defend Ayla. There was no family backing her up. Otherwise, with the things Troy had done, most parents would have stepped in to protect their daughter.

Take Bria, for example. When Bria hurt her wrist, Troy rushed over immediately, saying he needed to handle the matter personally because it involved his sister's safety.

And now Ayla was facing someone even more intimidating—Kayla. At that moment, she truly wished her mother was still there and backed her up.

"What? Do you still feel like you owe Draven something?" Kayla asked.

There was no kindness in her voice when she spoke about her son. She mocked him ruthlessly, "He likes you because you're young, beautiful, and appealing to him. That's why he treated you well. But that doesn't mean you owe him anything." She paused briefly before continuing. "If anything, Draven should be thanking you. He once told me his life used to feel dark and lifeless, like still water that never moved. After you appeared, things finally started to change for him." Kayla gave a faint shake of her head. "Draven is an uninteresting man. But because of you, his life suddenly became bright and warm. He gained far more from you than you ever gained from him."

She looked at Ayla again. "Those who find something they want to protect—someone as important as you—should fight for it with all they have. If he didn't fight hard enough and lost you, then that's on him." Kayla continued calmly. "You're young, beautiful, and talented, and you know how to love someone. Of course many people would pursue you. And there's also Troy, who is a real threat. Draven lost you because he didn't guard what he had. He should have kept a closer eye on Troy." A faint, cool smile appeared on her lips. "Troy had stolen you away with the children. Who can Draven blame?"

In Kayla's view, the situation between Draven and Troy was simply a contest. One would win, and the other would lose. The one who gets on top would get the prize.

"Ayla, every step Draven took toward you was carefully planned. He needed you far more than you needed him." She continued, "And honestly, Troy only reacted so strongly because you were with his brother. Draven understands Troy better than anyone. He should have known how risky it would be to compete with him. He lost the fight. When I saw how miserable he looked after the breakup, I didn't feel the slightest bit of pity. I just found it hilarious."

She paused, almost amused by the thought.

"Honestly, it's a little embarrassing," she said, then continued calmly. "Draven didn't do enough. When he faced a rival, he lost. He couldn't protect what he wanted. If a man doesn't do his part, then a relationship is bound to fall apart sooner or later. Maybe if nothing had happened, the two of you could have gone on peacefully. But the moment trouble showed up, you both stepped back. You were the one who suggested breaking up, and Draven didn't try to stop you. So the relationship ended. Actually, it's a good thing you were the one who said it first. Otherwise Draven might have thought that once he had you, everything was secure and he could start taking it easy." She gave Ayla a small, knowing smile. "And to be honest, this was only the beginning."