Step Aside, My CEO Ex-Husband! Chapter 1148 - 1150: My Knees Hurt So Much

However, their generation ultimately faltered, making grave errors.

A deep sense of shame washes over them as they face their deceased father, incapable of completing the duties he entrusted to them.

Furthermore, guilt gnaws at them towards their master and mistress, leaving the Huo Family in a precarious situation.

They have already suffered expulsion from the Huo Family, stripped of their esteemed title as Guardians of the Huo Family.

Now unqualified to participate in any Huo Family affairs, their sole hope rests on Ziyang's swift awakening. Otherwise, they dread how to face their parents.

Because of the dire circumstances surrounding Tianxin and Ziyang, those within the family who harbored ill will towards Huo Shaohua vehemently pressured him to relinquish his position as head of the family.

Without a moment's hesitation, Huo Shaohua acceded to their demands, resigning from his post, surrendering all authority, and abandoning everything!

He also endured physical chastisement, though the punishment was not exceedingly harsh.

Tian Xingyun's predicament, however, was far more severe, given her status as the mistress of the Huo Clan.

Her failure to instill proper discipline in her daughter, allowing her to commit acts detrimental to the family, resulted in a harsh sentence from the clan elders: fifty lashes and a hundred recitations of the family rules while kneeling in the ancestral hall!

With Huo Shaohua having already stepped down as family head, she naturally forfeited her position as the mistress of the Huo Clan.

They are now ostracized by the Huo Clan, left with nothing substantial except the Huo Group.

All ancestral treasures have been returned, rendering their guardianship obsolete!

Tianxin lapsed back into a coma, her body wracked with pain even in her dreams.

A deep ache permeated her knees and back, contorting her sleeping expression into one of agony.

After two days shrouded in unconsciousness, she finally stirred, finding herself utterly alone in the chamber.

The slightest movement sent throbs of pain through her, forcing her to clench her teeth; her labored breaths made any reckless motion impossible.

Yet, overwhelming concern for Ziyang compelled her lip to tremble as she pushed herself up against the bed.

As she attempted to dismount, a sharp surge of agony shot through her knee, rendering it excruciatingly sore!

Drawing a ragged breath, she lifted the quilt, grit her teeth against the torment, and painstakingly swung her legs over the side.

Slipping on her shoes, she moved with deliberate slowness towards the door, opened it, and cautiously stepped out.

The corridor was eerily silent, presenting an opportune moment to quicken her pace, all while ensuring her father remained unaware.

Discovery would undoubtedly prevent her from reaching Brother Ziyang!

Descending the stairs, she unexpectedly crossed paths with Ping, her immediate instinct being to flee in a panic.

Her overwhelming nervousness caused her steps to falter, and she tumbled to the ground, her knee slamming against the hard surface, the searing pain bringing tears to her eyes.

"Miss!" Ping exclaimed, rushing forward to offer assistance.

"Sister Ping, where is Brother Ziyang?"

"Don't even think about going to see him!" Huo Shaohua's voice boomed, a sharp reprimand.

Startled, Ping, trembling, quickly aided Tianxin, shielding her protectively.

Fearing further distress for the young lady at her master's hands, Ping resolved that she must not be harmed any further.

"Dad, what have you done to Brother Ziyang?!" Tianxin questioned, her voice laced with worry.

"Why aren't you inquiring about your mother? Always preoccupied with Ziyang, truly unfilial!" Huo Shaohua retorted furiously, his daughter's singular focus on Ziyang infuriating him.

Not once did she spare a thought for her mother, who was suffering precisely because of her actions!

"What happened to Mom?" Tianxin looked at her father in shock, the implication of his words hitting her.

Had something befallen her mother due to her own actions?

Her eyes widened abruptly, a wave of dread washing over her heart!

Her mother, the mistress of the Huo Clan, having transgressed family rules and failed in her maternal duty, would undoubtedly face severe repercussions...

She had been consumed by concern for herself and Brother Ziyang, completely overlooking her parents' dire straits.

Her parents had endured immense hardship because of her, a fact she had tragically forgotten...

She was indeed unfilial!

"Go upstairs and witness it for yourself!" Huo Shaohua declared with a cold snort, turning away.

Tianxin hastily wiped her tears, pushed past Ping, and stumbled her way back upstairs.

Entering her parents' chambers, she opened the door and stepped inside, finding her mother lying prone on the bed.

Tian Xingyun appeared deathly pale, an IV drip connected to her arm. Tianxin immediately sank to her knees beside the bed.

Clutching her mother's hand, she whispered apologetically, "Mom, I am so sorry! It is my fault that you and Dad are suffering!"