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!”

matriarch, equally incensed, ranted about Emma’s arrogance post–divorce. “She’s been insufferably haughty since then, acting as if she’s better

they fumed, Alex’s voice interrupted, icy and commanding. “Emma had nothing to do with your return, Lillian.”

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 broke

anger. His mother

sister.

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

open at the matriarch’s feet, revealing Lillian’s reckless actions, leaving no room for denial. Lillian’s insistence that Emma had orchestrated everything was met with Alex’s scornful dismissal. Even the matriarch was shocked at Lillian’s outrageous financial

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