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tears.

"Okay," I whispered.

Dr. Harold Bennett arrived quickly at the Stone Estate, his medical bag in hand. Despite his age, he moved with the efficiency of someone half his years.

"She seems confused about certain people," I explained quietly as I led him toward Matriarch Evelyn's room. "She doesn't remember... important family members."

The doctor nodded gravely, his experienced eyes showing he understood my

concern.

With some gentle persuasion, I convinced Matriarch Evelyn to have a check-up. She agreed primarily to ease my worry, patting my cheek affectionately before disappearing into the examination room with Dr. Bennett. Thirty long minutes later, the door opened. Dr. Bennett emerged, his expression troubled.

"How is Grandmother? Ethan and I asked simultaneously, our mutual concern temporarily bridging the gulf

between us.

"She'll be fine if she avoids any shocks and takes care of herself. Dr. Bennett began, his voice measured.

"But what?" I pressed, anxiety clawing at my chest

"She has memory loss," he explained. "Her memories stop after that night five years ago. The last five years

are blank"

years ago. Before Lily fell

washed over me, followed immediately by guilt. How could I be

looked up to find him watching me intently. His brow furrowed as he seemed to read my

do you intend to hide Lily's death?" his

your eyes out," Matriarch Evelyn scolded,

delivered a sharp slap to his back, right where

Ethan winced, his face contorting in

I noticed the concern that flashed in

her own punishment of him earlier. The doctor's diagnosis was

moment

that evening, I prepared a special meal for Matriarch Evelyn. Herb-roasted venison with berry sauce

I carefully measured the healing herbs that would

medication

she praised, happily accepting a second half bowl. "No

warmed my heart. After dinner, she insisted on a stroll through the garden,

lawn when the sky opened up.

drenching us instantly.

hesitation, I removed my coat and held it over

downpour.

protested, trying to share

the rain had already soaked through my

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