Keziah’s POV:"You…" My mother’s voice trembled with fury as she stepped toward Alora. "You’ve got some nerve showing up here." Her hand shot out, aiming for Alora’s face, but before she could make contact, I moved instinctively. In a flash, I was behind her, catching her wrist mid-air. She turned to me, her eyes wide with hurt and disbelief. "Keziah… What are you doing? You’re protecting her?" Her words cut deep, and the pain in her voice made my chest ache. "Mum, it’s not like that. I…" "Oh, my grandsons are here!" Another voice interrupted, and I turned to see my grandfather making his way toward us. The tension in the air eased slightly at his arrival. "Grandpa," I greeted, bowing my head respectfully. "Good day, Grandpa," Kade and Thorne chimed in, each taking a turn to greet him. His gaze landed on Alora, his brows furrowing. "And you are?" "Alora Darkwood," she replied, her tone polite. He tilted his head, as if trying to place the name. "Alora? Never heard of you. Th
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