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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"

Before Lily fell ill. Before everything fell

could I be relieved that Matriarch Evelyn couldn't remember her own

Ethan's gaze on me and looked up to find him watching me intently. His

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

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

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

his face

right!" Matriarch Evelyn declared, but I

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

moment

special meal for

carefully measured the healing herbs that would strengthen

medication

delicious, Liv, she praised, happily accepting a second half

words warmed my heart. After dinner, she insisted on a stroll

the lawn when the sky opened up. Rain poured down without

drenching us instantly.

and held it over Matriarch Evelyn's head,

downpour.

cold!" she protested,

her, though the rain had

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