I stood there, in the center of the Grand Hall, my ears ringing. The revelation of Rusty and Frederick as my new stepbrothers had left me in a state of numb shock.Every fiber of my being screamed at me to run, to go back to our small, dilapidated apartment, but my feet were pinned to the marble."Richard…" I managed to say, forcing a voice that sounded tired rather than on the verge of a panic attack. "Please, I’m exhausted. It’s been a… long day. Could you show me to my room?"Richard Bayron nodded with a mechanical courtesy that set my teeth on edge. "Of course, Luke. The transition can be overwhelming." He looked at my mother, Darla, who watched him with a devotion that made my stomach turn. "Darla, dear, join us. I want you to see that we haven't spared any detail for our new son."'Our new son.' That simple phrase made me feel smothered.We ascended the imperial staircase, passing right by Frederick and Rusty. The former remained leaning against the railing, watching me with a p
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