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BANG!The bedroom door flew open, making everyone turn toward the entrance. Margaret stood in the doorway, her expression furious. “Enough of this nonsense!” Amber slowly stood as Margaret pointed her cane toward her. “This entire house has become a circus since you arrived.” Amber's eyes narrowed, but Margaret continued without waiting for a response. “You humiliated Cassandra and attacked Julian.” Amber crossed her arms. “Correct! I did. And?” Margaret's nostrils flared. “And now you have turned my son and daughter-in-law against their own family.” Amber blinked in confusion before glancing at Cedric. “Your son? Last time I checked, that's your grandson. Are you suffering from dementia?” Margaret ignored her mockery. “You have no respect.” Amber smiled. “Neither do you.” Margaret's face darkened. “How dare you!” Amber stepped closer, her voice steady. “You came into my husband's room screaming about a mall incident and a slap, and yet again, you didn't ask if your grandson
For several seconds, neither woman moved. Then Richard stepped forward. “This has gone too far.” “No!” A new voice stopped him. Everyone turned towards the voice. Victoria stood beside Cedric, her shoulders straight, her chin lifted, and her eyes no longer lowered. The trembling woman who had spent years silently enduring every insult was gone. Victoria looked directly at Richard and Evelyn. “You're right. This has gone too far.” Richard frowned. “Victoria—” “Don't!” One word was enough to stop him. Victoria's voice remained calm. “I have been silent for five years. Five solid years! I stayed silent when you insulted my son. I stayed silent when my daughter was treated as though she didn't matter. I stayed silent when you blamed Cedric for his own suffering.” Her fingers curled around the armrest of Cedric's wheelchair. “But today...” She took a breath. “You watched my son fall down those stairs. Your son pushed my son!” Her voice hardened. “And instead of helpi
“CEDRIC!” Amber's scream tore through the mansion as she ran toward the staircase so fast that Lily barely managed to keep up with her, while Victoria and Elena rushed forward from the opposite direction. Cedric's wheelchair had overturned near the bottom of the stairs, his body lying awkwardly against the floor, one arm trapped beneath him as the shattered pieces of a decorative vase scattered across the steps. For one terrifying second, Amber couldn't breathe... Then Victoria dropped beside her son. “Cedric! Son, are you okay?” Elena was already kneeling on his other side, her hands trembling as she carefully reached for his shoulder. “Brother, are you hurt? Cedric, please say something.” Cedric groaned, his face twisted with pain as he tried to move. “I’m fine,” he managed, though his voice was strained. “I just... lost control of the chair.” Amber's eyes immediately snapped upward, and her gaze landed on Julian, who was standing halfway up the staircase with his fac
Julian's face turned red. “Shut up!” Cedric's voice remained painfully calm. “She chose me, Julian. Get over it.” “Shut up!” Julian shouted again. Cedric didn't even flinch. “She returned after five years and married me the same day.” Julian's breathing became heavier, his anger quickly overtaking whatever restraint he had left. Cedric watched him closely. “You can spend the rest of your life trying to take her from me,” he said calmly, “but you will never become the man she wants.” Julian's fists clenched. “You think you're better than me?” Cedric shook his head. “Yes.” A faint smile appeared on his lips. “And I'm also the man she loves.”The sentence struck Julian harder than any insult could have. He stepped forward angrily, his voice rising as he spat, “You're nothing but a cripple sitting in a chair!” Cedric's eyes turned ice-cold. “Then why are you so afraid of me?” Julian froze. For a moment, neither man moved. Then the front door opened downstairs, and voices drifted
By the time Amber returned to Sterling Mansion, it was almost evening. The shopping bags filled nearly the entire back seat, but the women inside seemed far more interested in reliving the events of the afternoon than in the expensive purchases surrounding them. Elena had spent most of the drive home laughing about the incident at the mall, occasionally repeating the expression on Cassandra's face when she discovered that the entire place belonged to Amber's maternal family. Victoria had laughed too. Not once or twice. But again and again. It was the kind of laughter Amber hadn't heard from her since returning, and that was exactly why she kept making Elena tell the story again. “So then you should have seen her face,” Elena said between bursts of laughter. “She actually thought she could have us thrown out!” Lily laughed beside her. “And then Amber fired the employee.” “He deserved it,” Amber said matter-of-factly. Victoria shook her head, still smiling. “I can't believe you d
A familiar voice suddenly stopped them. “Well, this is unexpected.” Victoria froze, and Elena's smile disappeared immediately. Amber noticed the change in both women and turned around. A group of people stood near one of the luxury boutiques, and at the center was a beautiful young woman dressed in an expensive designer outfit. Cassandra Sterling! She was one of Cedric's relatives and had always considered herself one of the most important young women in the Sterling family. Beside her stood her mother, Diana Sterling, surrounded by several other relatives and acquaintances. Cassandra's eyes landed on Victoria, and a mocking smile slowly appeared on her face. “Well, well, well.” Victoria immediately lowered her eyes without saying anything, but Cassandra walked toward them. “I didn't know you still went shopping.” Victoria remained silent, and Cassandra looked her up and down with obvious contempt. “Actually, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. With Cedric becoming useless, s







