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(Victoria's POV)

Relief washed over me as I heard Ethan's suspicion about Olivia. His amber eyes narrowed,

jaw clenched tight with anger. This was exactly what I needed.

"Victoria, was it Olivia who did this to you?" Ethan asked again, his voice low and dangerous.

I didn't answer immediately, letting my silence speak volumes. My head throbbed where Olivia

had slammed it against Lily's tombstone, but the pain was worth it for what I was about to

gain.

Without concrete evidence, Ethan would always choose me over Olivia. He always had.

I trembled slightly in his arms, playing the frightened victim to perfection. "I... I don't want to

cause trouble," I whispered, my voice breaking.

Ethan's arms tightened around me protectively. The gesture sent a thrill of satisfaction

through me.

called weakly, spotting my daughter hovering anxiously in the

to be fine. Dorothy, please take

behind

mother needs to rest."

Mommy-" Emma began, her eyes wide

with Dorothy, darling. Ethan will take care

made sure Ethan noticed my motherly concern. His expression

the tears flow freely. They weren't entirely fake-my head did hurt-but

sobbed, clinging to Ethan's shirt. "But it was Olivia. She...

an eyebrow but continued cleaning

cemetery?" Ethan's voice was tight with controlled fury. "What were you doing

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remorse. "I wanted to pay my respects to Lily. I know

it might help bring

was already there when I arrived," I continued, weaving my

but she saw me and just...

grabbed me by the hair and

She

"She's completely lost

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