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!”

Emma’s arrogance post–divorce. “She’s been insufferably

to do

Alex, holding an investigation report, offered her a chance to confess. Terrified of its contents, Lillian broke down, attempting

patience 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 over

sister.

the report at them. “Your daughter sold the necklace I gifted her, yet you accuse Emma of theft?”

insistence that Emma had orchestrated everything was met with Alex’s scornful dismissal. Even the matriarch

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