Chapter 49: Broken Bonds: A Tale of Betrayal and Redemption

Katie Clyde couldn't bear to let Mrs. Clyde insult Granny Fray, so she spoke up. "Mom, she doesn't mean that," she said.

Mrs. Clyde sneered and glared at Katie with fury. "Katie, you are such an ungrateful child. Did you tell this old beggar that we're dead?" she spat.

Katie was taken aback by the intensity of her mother's hatred. Mr. Clyde chimed in with a deep voice, "We've spoiled Katie too much. It's time for her to learn a lesson."

But Pascal intervened, saying firmly, "That's enough." Mrs. Clyde became hysterical, shouting, "That's not enough! I want to show this bastard that I'm her mother!"

In a shocking move, Mrs. Clyde pulled out a knife, leaving Granny Fray and Katie Clyde stunned. Pascal quickly turned to Katie and instructed her, "Take Granny Fray inside the house. I'll take care of them."

As Pascal handled the situation outside, Katie guided Granny Fray into the house, her eyes filling with tears. Once inside, Granny Fray looked at Katie with confusion and asked, "Are th