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In the dimness of the room, a soft yet hoarse murmur broke the stillness. “Mom, it’s me,” Sophia called out. 

The tension melted from Emily’s body at the sound. 

But the memory of Sophia’s past coldness resurfaced, hardening her features. “Your room’s next door,” she said. 

Sophia pressed closer, nuzzling into her mother’s embrace like a kitten seeking warmth. “But Mom, I wanna sleep with you,” she pleaded in a tiny voice. 

Earlier, Sophia had hoped to find comfort with Nancy, but fate had led her to Gloria instead. 

The promise of a bedtime companion had quickly turned hollow. 

Before Sophia could drift off, Gloria’s snores had filled the room. 

And to add insult to injury, Gloria had pinched her, hard enough to leave a dull ache. 

A princess by all rights, Sophia wasn’t accustomed to such neglect. 

She was heartbroken, but the thought of telling Emily about the pinch wavered on her lips, held back by an unspoken fear. 

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owever, Sophia’s 

Finily was initially set against the ide.. heartfelt words seemed to tug at the strings of her heart. 

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Without a hug or a show of extra concern, she simply grunted, “Okay.” 

Beside Emily, a sense of safety washed over Sophia. Gone were the fears of pinches and rough treatment. 

Throughout the night, she yearned to snuggle closer, but Emily kept a careful distance. 

Morning came, and Emily stirred first. The sight of Sophia sleeping soundly beside her brought a sudden sting to her eyes. 

But the old grievances resurfaced, and with a sigh, she forced herself out of the room. 

After getting ready, as Emily made her way downstairs, the voice of Matthew reached her ears. “I’m gonna take a walk. I’ll have my breakfast later,” he announced. 

Tyrone’s reply was quick. “Sure, Grandpa. Take it easy.” 

The sound jolted Emily to a halt. 

After a brief moment of shock, she resumed her descent. 

Tyrone was sprawled on the sofa, engrossed in his phone. 

At the sound of footsteps, he glanced up. When he saw it was Emily, he rolled his eyes and scoffed, “It’s this late and you ain’t 2/6 

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even started on breakfast. You really ink you’re the big–shot around here?” 

Emily ignored him and headed for the door. 

But Tyrone wasn’t done. “People from no–name families just don’t cut it,” he jeered. 

Hearing his words, Emily stopped in her tracks. Turning back, her eyes cold, she shot back, “When you talk like that, it just shows what a loser you are.” 

Tyrone, who’d always harbored a dislike for Emily, flared up at the retort. “Say that again!” he roared. 

Emily laughed, a bitter sound. “I’d say it a hundred times. You’re the worthless one in this room.” 

Furious, Tyrone chucked his phone aside and stomped towards her. “You’re asking for it,” he growled, raising his hand to strike. 

Just then, a deep voice boomed from upstairs, “Tyrone, knock it off!” 

It was Ethan. 

At the sound, Tyrone’s bravado crumbled. He yanked his hand back, a look of panic flashing across his face. 

Ethan, clad in light–gray pajamas, descended the stairs slowly. 

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Tyrone’s nerves. 

As Ethan drew near, Tyrone mumbled, “Ethan.” 

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His voice was a weak whisper as he hung his head, like a scolded child. 

But Ethan showed no mercy. With a swift motion, he delivered a kick to Tyrone’s knee, sending him staggering. 

The force was so strong that Tyrone barely managed to keep his feet on the ground. 

Once he’d regained his balance, Ethan, his voice low and menacing, demanded, “How’d you talk to her?” 

Tyrone hung his head, muttering in a disgruntled tone, “I didn’t do anything wrong. She’s gone all lazy. Stopped cooking and cleaning. I just wanted to set her straight.” 

Ethan shot back, “She’s not someone you can ‘set straight‘, you got that?” 

Tyrone stayed silent, his head still down. 

“Is Emily the Wilson family’s housekeeper?” Ethan continued, pressing the point. 

Tyrone shook his head. “No.” 

“Then why the hell should she cook and clean?” 

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Tyrone suddenly looked up, his ce 

ised to do it all. Made me great food. 

Ethan got riled up. “Well, she don’t have to do anything, from 

now on.” 

“Ethan, you’re spoiling her too much,” Tyrone grumbled. 

Ignoring the complaint, Ethan asked, “What’re you doing at Joy Gardens anyway?” 

“I haven’t seen Sophie in ages. Thought I’d come say hi,” Tyrone replied. 

Ethan jerked his chin towards the stairs. “She’s upstairs. Go on up if you wanna see her. Don’t just stand here looking stupid.” 

Tyrone let out an “oh” and slowly made his way up the stairs, clearly not happy about it. 

Meanwhile, Emily had been watching Ethan ever since he came downstairs. 

She saw him stand up for her, saw him confront Tyrone on her behalf. 

But it was like a stone thrown into a still pond; it didn’t stir a single ripple in her heart. 

So, he could defend her. But where was he all this time before? 

After Tyrone disappeared upstairs, Ethan turned to Emily. “If 5/6 

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he gives you any more grief, you tell me. I won’t let him…” 

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Before he could finish, Emily cut him off. “I gotta get to work.” 

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away without a backward glance. 

Watching her leave, Ethan felt a strange twinge in his gut, like something was off. 

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