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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

me, followed immediately by guilt. How could I be relieved that Matriarch Evelyn

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

hide Lily's death?" his eyes seemed

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

to his back, right where

Ethan winced, his

Matriarch Evelyn declared, but I noticed the concern

him earlier. The doctor's diagnosis was confirmed

moment

for Matriarch Evelyn.

favorite. I carefully measured the healing herbs that would strengthen

medication

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

stroll through the garden, claiming the evening air

halfway across the lawn when the sky opened up.

drenching us instantly.

removed my coat and held it

downpour.

protested, trying to

though the

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