16 Unraveling Family Tensions

  1. Unraveling Family Tensions

Three days later, Lillian rushed home, wary of igniting Alex’s wrath. His threats, always executed, left no room for delay. Her unexpected return delighted the matriarch, who eagerly updated her on recent events, including Emma’s audacity in reclaiming her gifts.

Lillian’s frustration boiled over. “Where’s Emma? I have to confront her! She’s the reason Alex called

me back!”

post–divorce. “She’s been insufferably haughty

voice interrupted, icy and commanding. “Emma had nothing to

under Alex’s cold gaze, knew she couldn’t escape the truth. Alex, holding an investigation report, offered her a chance to confess. Terrified of its contents, Lillian

snapped. He reprimanded Lillian sharply, his hand striking her in a rare show of anger. His mother rushed to protect Lillian, glaring at Alex for favoring Emma

sister.

their behavior, threw the report at them. “Your daughter sold the necklace I gifted her, yet you accuse

that Emma had orchestrated everything was

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