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ahead. The colored photograph of Lily embedded in the stone seemed to watch me, her

innocent smile a reproach to my failures.

"Ethan!"

Victoria's voice startled me. I hadn't heard her approach. She rushed to my side, her face a

mask of concern.

"King, let me help you," she said, reaching for my arm.

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I turned to her, my expression hardening. "Why are you here?"

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My tone was low with displeasure. This moment was meant to be private-a father's belated

tribute to his daughter.

Victoria's eyes widened with practiced innocence. "Ethan, don't be angry, I'm just worried about

you. You're not fully recovered yet, and you insisted on coming to see Lily."

"I know I can't

if you come to the Cemetery

broke, tears filling her eyes. "And...I'm really guilty! Knowing that Lily died

fell ill,

I felt a pang of sympathy. Victoria had always been emotional, her heart easily

were also worried about Emma," I said,

known about Lily."

leaned into my embrace, sobbing with convincing despair. Her

her tears soaking through my

was Lily... Your daughter...I really wanted to treat her as my

(Victoria's POV)

chest, my tears flowing freely. Years of practice had

at crying on

and buried, no longer a threat to my plans. The

the kidney transplant that should

reaction had confirmed my safety. He knew nothing of my involvement. He still saw me as the compassionate friend who would never harm a

the truth-that I had personally ensured the kidney meant for Lily went to Emma instead. That I had manipulated medical records, bribed officials, and

make

had needed that kidney. My daughter's life was worth more than Lily's-at least

hundred

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my

planning my next move to

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