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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

hardwood floor with each step. The sound seemed to echo my authority through

Frost to come in?!" I demanded, my voice sharp

allowed to step foot in the

gaze on Ethan, who had the decency to look

my words no longer carry weight in this house?" I

hang in the air.

(Victoria's POV)

composed expression. The

a public humiliation, designed to remind everyone of my place - or lack

defend me. He met my gaze briefly before

was no better, her eyes fixed firmly on the floor. Not a

me like a physical

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