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!”

insufferably haughty since then, acting as if

to do with your

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

anger. His mother rushed to protect Lillian, glaring at Alex for favoring

sister.

report at them. “Your daughter sold the necklace I gifted her,

actions, leaving no room for denial. Lillian’s insistence that Emma had orchestrated everything was met with Alex’s scornful dismissal. Even the matriarch

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