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Chapter 275

My heart broke at the words. Victoria had coached her well, using our daughter as an emotional shield. For ten years, I'd allowed

this to continue, telling myself it was better for Emma to have both parents in her life.

I'd been a fool.

"Emma," I said gently, pulling back to look into her eyes-eyes so like my own.

"Your mother is manipulating you. Using you to

protect herself.'

Emma's lower lip trembled. "But

it she said-'

"I know what she said." I stroked her hair, my touch gentle. "But adults who truly love you don't ask you to hurt yourself or

threaten to hurt themselves to get what they want."

Victoria's voice cut through the moment, sharp as a blade. "Connor, don't you dare turn my daughter against me!"

I ignored her, focusing entirely on Emma. "Does your ankle hurt badly?"

Emma nodded, tears welling in her eyes. "It's okay though. I deserved it for being clumsy."

rage coursing through me. How many times had Victoria conditioned this response? How

"accidents" had Emma endured?

skin. I knew what I had

Emma carefully in my arms. "I'm taking

my voice leaving

for argument.

face contorted with fury.

Emma to the door. A nurse in

distress

approached.

her to

nodded, taking Emma from my arms with practiced care. "Of course, sir.

Emma was safely out of earshot, I returned to Victoria's

gone.

deliberately using her full name

from my pocket, watching as her

dialed Olivia

are you doing?" Victoria hissed, attempting

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back, out of her reach. The call connected, and Olivia's voice came through

"Hello?"

today," I said clearly, maintaining eye contact with Victoria as her

fury.

wolf's rage pheromones filled the room, but I remained unmoved.

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