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I leaned heavily on my cane, my old bones aching with fury rather than age. The room had fallen into a tense silence after my outburst at Victoria. Good. Let them all remember who still holds the power in this house.

“Olivia,” I said, reaching for her hand, "with Grandmother here, no one can bully you anymore."

The relief in her eyes nearly broke my heart. How long had my poor girl suffered while I was lost in my

confused memories?

Victoria's face had turned an interesting shade of red at my words. I watched with disgust as she quickly composed herself, transforming her rage into a pitiful expression. Tears welled in her eyes as she looked up

at Ethan.

"Ethan," she whispered, her voice trembling perfectly

nearly gagged at the performance. Did my grandson truly

thumping against the hardwood floor with each step.

in?!" I demanded, my voice sharp enough to

long as I'm alive, she's not allowed to step foot

my gaze on Ethan, who had

old now, and my words no longer carry weight in this house?" I

hang in the air.

(Victoria's POV)

to maintain my composed expression. The old

to remind everyone of my place

for him to defend me. He met my gaze briefly before looking away. his jaw

her eyes fixed firmly on the floor. Not a single word of support

realization hit me like a physical blow. I was alone in

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