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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"

fell ill. Before everything fell

guilt. How could I be relieved that Matriarch Evelyn couldn't

gaze on me and looked up to find him watching me intently. His brow furrowed as he

to hide Lily's death?"

I'll gouge your eyes out," Matriarch Evelyn scolded, emerging

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

winced, his

Evelyn declared, but I noticed the

had forgotten her own punishment of him earlier.

moment

a special meal for Matriarch

favorite. I carefully measured the healing herbs that would strengthen her without

medication

praised, happily accepting a second half bowl. "No one cooks

insisted on a stroll through

had barely made it halfway across the lawn when the sky opened up.

drenching us instantly.

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

downpour.

catch cold!" she protested, trying to share

though the rain had

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