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I felt a flicker of defensiveness rise inside me. 'Grandmother, it has nothing to do with Victoria."

Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Nothing to do with Victoria? Who poisoned you against Olivia? Who convinced

you she was quilty without evidence?"

Dr. Bennett cleared his throat uncomfortably Perhaps this discussion could wait until the patient is stable?"

Grandmother's lips pressed into a thin line. "You're right, Harold. My grandson's blindness can be addressed

later

She turned to leave, but her legs wobbled slightly. Bernard Sheppard appeared at her side, offering his arm

for support

"You should rest, Grandmother," I said, truly concerned. "This stress isn't good for you either"

She paused, her amber eyes-so like my own-studying me. "You're worried about me now? What about your

wife?

"Olivia will worry if she wakes and finds you've collapsed,” I replied softly

Something in my voice must have reached her. She nodded slowly. Take care of her, Ethan. For once in your life, put her first"

After they left, I removed my blood-soaked shirt. I winced as the fabric pulled away from my raw wounds.

fresh lash marks crisscrossing my back. They overlaid older, unhealed ones from previous incidents

slightly at

care. The special healing salve burned at first

flesh.

my wounds. The pain dulled to a manageable

he packed his supplies and headed for the door. "Take care

I turned my attention to Olivia.

around each digit.

unwrapped them. The raw torn skin

clawed desperately at the stone walls of her prison until her fingers bled. Until

announced Grandmother's return. Without waiting for permission, she entered

hand.

she

phone showing photos of the basement where Olivia had been confined. The images were

tried to escape. Chunks of fingernails were embedded

Dark stains showed where she had

Grandmother said quietly. "She reminded you

throat felt tight

your wife, Ethan," Grandmother said, her voice softening. She deserves that much,

least

left, I sat beside Olivia with Dr. Bennett's healing salve in my

daughter, watching wide- eyed as Olivia burned her hand

injured hand and blown on

serious with concentration.

still hurt?" she had asked, her innocent eyes filled

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