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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."

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

"accidents" had Emma endured?

beneath my skin. I knew what I had to do, despite

arms. "I'm taking her to get this

Victoria, my voice leaving

for argument.

face contorted with fury.

carrying Emma to the

Emma's distress and

approached.

take her

nodded, taking Emma from my arms with practiced care. "Of course, sir. We'll take good

of earshot, I returned to Victoria's bedside. Her eyes

gone.

using her full

pocket, watching as her eyes

I dialed Olivia

attempting to snatch

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stepped back, out of her reach. The call connected, and

"Hello?"

I said clearly, maintaining eye contact with Victoria as her face

fury.

I remained unmoved. This was for Emma.

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