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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

gagged at the performance. Did my grandson truly fall

snort, I returned to my seat, my cane thumping against the hardwood floor with each step.

demanded, my voice

as I'm alive, she's not allowed to step foot in the Stone

my gaze on Ethan, who had the

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

hang in the air.

(Victoria's POV)

until I tasted blood, fighting to maintain my composed expression. The old witch hadn't directly ordered me to leave, but her message

of my place - or lack

to defend me. He met my gaze briefly before looking away. his jaw tight with

floor. Not a single word of

like a physical blow. I was

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