Aaron's gaze shifted to Lila, cold and piercing, carrying an unmistakable sense of authority.

The air grew tense under the weight of his stare.

"Lila, explain yourself. Is that really how things happened? When she gave you a gift, how did you react? During dinner, when you asked her those questions, did she even respond?

"It was me who scolded you-why are you blaming her? And when you were going up the stairs, why did she grab your hand? Wasn't it because you scratched her? Do I need to show everyone the marks on her arm for proof?"

His voice was chilling, leaving no room for argument, his protective stance over Selena unwavering.

The coldness in his eyes as he looked at Lila only deepened.

If you're that bored, find something useful to occupy yourself with-get a job, anything. But stop causing

Nathalie snapped,

could you say something like that? And as her brother, shouldn't you be comforting her instead of scolding her? She's in tears, and you're siding with that woman instead of your own sister?" Aaron let out a bitter laugh.

other for a few years. The person I'm protecting now is

about me so much. You were never like this before." Aaron's voice was cold as ice. "If I'd known that caring for you would create a viper, I'd have never agreed

Nathalie's voice rang

to the servants. "Take Lila upstairs to

helping a tearful Lila up

turned to Aaron. "What are you doing? Are you really planning to defy this family for the sake of that woman?" Aaron met her eyes without hesitation. "Mom, have you forgotten that Selena is my wife? She's

it clear that she had never accepted Selena and didn't

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