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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

could I be

up to find him watching me intently. His brow furrowed as he

do you intend to hide Lily's

your eyes out," Matriarch Evelyn scolded, emerging from her

his back, right where his

winced, his face

Evelyn declared, but I noticed the concern that flashed in her

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

moment

that evening, I prepared a special meal for Matriarch Evelyn.

carefully measured the healing herbs that would strengthen her without

medication

she praised, happily accepting a second half bowl.

insisted on a stroll through the garden, claiming the evening air would help

it halfway across the lawn when the

drenching us instantly.

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

downpour.

catch cold!" she protested, trying to share the makeshift

I assured her, though the rain had already soaked through

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