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!”

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

to do with your return, Lillian.” His unexpected presence startled both

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

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 his one

sister.

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

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

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