Abby's POVJust as the silence settled in the living room, the heavy front door slammed open, echoing against the high ceilings.I turned around, startled, to see Lia Wolfe storming in. She was still wearing her hospital wristband, and she looked pale, but her eyes were blazing with energy.She ignored Matteo completely, marching straight toward me. "I saw the news," she said, her voice breathless. "Abby, that was brilliant. Nicholas looked like a kicked puppy.""Lia," I said, smiling in relief. "You should be resting. You just got discharged.""I'm fine," she snapped dismissively.From behind me, Matteo cleared his throat, his arms crossed over his chest. "You're welcome, by the way."Lia's posture stiffened. She turned slowly to face him, and the look in her eyes changed from excitement to pure, unadulterated hatred. She looked at him with such disdain, you would think he was a stranger, not her father."I wasn't talking to you," she spat, her voice dripping with venom. "And don't t
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