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Matthew swallowed his frustration, forcing a calmer demeanor. He turned his gaze to Emily, his voice softening like a gentle breeze. “Emily, dig in. Help yourself to more.” 

She lifted her face toward him, a warm smile blooming across her features. “Thank you, Grandpa.” 

With Tyrone gone, the family resumed their meal. 

Yet this time, an uneasy hush fell over the table. Everyone chewed in wordless solitude, the air thick with an eerie tension that prickled the skin. 

From time to time, Emily sensed Emma’s piercing stares darting her way–sharp warnings, as if silently vowing, “Just you wait and see.” 

But Emily brushed it off without a second thought. At this point, she couldn’t muster the energy to even glance in her 276 direction. 

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Once the pasta was finished, Matthew dabbed at his mouth with a napkin. Then, turning to Emily and Ethan, he offered. warmly, “Emily, Ethan, why don’t you two stay the night here? I’ve already had the staff freshen up some rooms upstairs for you.” 

Emily opened her mouth to politely decline, but Ethan beat her to it. “Grandpa, you should ask Emily–let her call the shots.” 

On the surface, it sounded like the sweet deference of a devoted husband, but Emily knew the truth lurking beneath. 

He was dodging the risk of Matthew’s rebuke by lobbing the decision straight to her. 

If she turned it down, Matthew wouldn’t push her. 

Ethan had a real knack for leveraging her as a shield. 

She’d been on the verge of refusing, but that very thought flipped her resolve. “Well, if that’s what you’d like, then we’ll stay,” she agreed, her voice steady and obliging. 

As she spoke, she tilted her head up to meet Ethan’s eyes, a subtle smile playing on her lips, while an enigmatic spark flickered in the depths of her gaze—playful, yet impenetrable. 

Ethan held her stare, picking up on her deliberate plov. but 

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instead of irritation, a faint amusement tugged at his features. He smiled back. “Alright, we’ll do as you say.” 

His easy agreement, without a hint of pushback, filled Matthew with visible relief and contentment. 

“Good. Then that’s settled. I’ll turn in early.” 

With the arrangements settled, Matthew grasped his cane and stood  

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Julian stood as well. “Dad, let me walk you back to your room.” 

But Matthew waved him off. “No need. I’ll have Emily see me there.” 

Then, he addressed her directly, “Emily, come on, lend me an 

arm.” 

She hurried to her feet and gently supported him, guiding him out of the dining room with care. 

Once they reached his bedroom, Emily eased Matthew into his chair. 

She was just about to straighten up and leave when he caught her off guard with a question, his eyes searching hers. 

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His genuine concern wrapped around her heart like a warm embrace, stirring a quiet joy within her. 

Still, some matters weren’t worth escalating into a storm. 

By now, she’d made up her mind to divorce Ethan. Whether he’d been kind or cruel seemed irrelevant–a fading echo that no longer held sway over her. 

Emily offered a soft smile. “Grandpa, Ethan hasn’t mistreated me at all.” 

Matthew snorted, clearly unconvinced. “Don’t pull the wool over my eyes. You think I can’t tell?” 

No matter how he prodded, though, Emily held her ground. “Grandpa, he’s been good to me–truly, no mistreatment.” 

Matthew couldn’t be sure if she was being honest, but his heart ached for this thoughtful young woman all the same. 

Sensing she wouldn’t open up further, he relented. Reaching out, he patted her head with tender affection. “My dear, you’ve endured so much hardship.” 

Emily shook her head, her smile unwavering. “I’m not suffering at all.” 

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He sighed, resigned to her resilience. Knowing he’d get no more out of her, he didn’t press. Instead, he let her go. 

As Emily stepped out of Matthew’s room, she spotted Ethan lingering by the door. A cigarette dangled unlit from his fingers, and he leaned against the railing, a shadow of restlessness creasing his brow. 

The moment he saw her, he pushed off and straightened. “Come with me.” 

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