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 haughty since then, acting as if

Alex’s voice interrupted, icy and commanding. “Emma had nothing to do with your return, Lillian.” His unexpected presence startled

she couldn’t escape the truth. Alex, holding an investigation report, offered her a

of anger. His mother rushed

sister.

sold the necklace I gifted her, yet you accuse

fell open at the matriarch’s feet, revealing Lillian’s reckless actions, leaving no room for denial. Lillian’s insistence that Emma had orchestrated everything

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