Samantha The next morning, Zephyr invited Dahlia over to Silverclaw Manor to evaluate Veronica’s condition.When Dahlia arrived, she stepped through the front doors carrying the same calm warmth I had always associated with her. She greeted everyone politely, her expression gentle and relaxed despite the tension hanging heavily over the house.“Good morning, Mr. Lloyd,” she said kindly before turning toward the others. “Good morning, everyone.”Eleanor approached her almost immediately.Even though she tried to stay composed, exhaustion was written all over her face.The sleepless nights.The crying.The constant fear over Veronica’s condition.All of it had clearly worn her down.“Miss Moore,” Eleanor said softly as she reached out to shake Dahlia’s hand, “Samantha has told me so much about you.”A tired smile touched her lips.“She said you helped her through some very difficult moments, so...” Her voice faltered slightly. “I’m hoping you might be able to help my daughter too.”Dah
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