Nancy’s eyes flickered. She wasn’t impressed, but she was shocked by Emily’s courage. Emily had always been timid, yet now she stood tough, unyielding. Nancy hadn’t expected her to fight back.The old master saw only stubbornness. His cane struck the floor again, the thunderous sound echoing through the room, a command for silence. But Emily refused to stop. She was tired of his ways. If this was her last day alive, she would at least claim her right to be human. She was not something to be owned.“No! I am leaving, and no one can stop me. I will not marry your grandson!” Emily’s voice rang out, veins straining at her neck, her fury spilling over.Nancy strode forward, her pride blazing. “Emily, how dare you! The Adams adopted you, gave you shelter, food, everything. And this is how you repay them? Are you even human?” Her words dripped with disdain, meant to show she was the rightful lady of the house.Emily steadied herself, though no one noticed. She let out a dry laugh. “Human? Se
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