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Chapter 8

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Madam Amelia stared at Liora for a long moment.

Her face was unreadable, but her eyes narrowed slightly, as if reassessing the daughter-in-law she had always treated as a mere shadow.

"Well, well. Look at you—talking like a true Wrenford woman now. Calm tone, polite words yet still full of defiance."

She set her teacup down on a delicate porcelain saucer.

"But believe me, Liora. No matter how hard you try, the Wrenford name will always reject you. And one day, my son will see it too."

Liora offered a faint smile.

"If that's true, Madam, then there's no need to remind me every month. Let time prove it."

She bowed respectfully, then stepped back with quiet grace.

Liora walked down the silent hallway of the house—marble walls, crystal chandeliers, plush carpets—none of it ever felt like home. When she returned to her room, she gently closed the door and leaned against it.

How long do I have to endure this place?

But there was one thing that kept her from breaking—her pride. Even if the w
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