Tessa stood outside her mother’s room, her heart pounding.She had overheard everything from downstairs. Every single word.Her father calling Diana a “heartless mother” and blaming her for Tessa’s behavior.Her chest felt tight. She couldn’t understand all the anger, but she felt a fire burning inside her.She stepped into the room.“Mom,” she said, her voice trembling but firm.Diana looked up from the chair where she had been sitting, scrolling through her phone.“What is it?” she asked, her voice cold but curious.Tessa took a deep breath.“I… I heard what you said about Emily. You want to teach her a lesson?”Diana’s eyes narrowed slightly. She stood slowly, towering over her daughter.“Yes, Tessa,” Diana replied sharply. “She needs to learn her place in this house.”Tessa’s jaw clenched. Part of her felt nervous. But another part… another part was excited.“Yes, Mom,” she said quietly. “I… I agree. We can teach her a lesson.”Diana’s face softened for a moment, seeing the loyalt
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