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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 ill. Before everything fell

How could I

watching me intently. His brow furrowed as he seemed to

to hide Lily's death?" his eyes seemed to

Liv again, I'll gouge your eyes out,"

delivered a sharp slap to his back, right where his wounds from the whipping

Ethan winced, his face contorting in

Evelyn declared, but I noticed the

punishment of him earlier. The doctor's diagnosis was confirmed

moment

special meal for Matriarch Evelyn. Herb-roasted venison with berry sauce

carefully measured the healing herbs that would

medication

happily accepting a

heart. After dinner, she insisted on a stroll through the garden, claiming the evening

the lawn when the sky opened up. Rain

drenching us instantly.

removed my coat and held it over Matriarch Evelyn's head, shielding her

downpour.

you'll catch cold!" she protested, trying to

though the rain had already soaked through

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