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.

find something useful to occupy yourself with-get a job, anything. But stop causing trouble at

Nathalie snapped,

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. "Her health is my fault? If she knows she's fragile, then

We've barely known each other for a few years. The person I'm protecting now is

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 to bring you

Nathalie's voice rang out,

servants. "Take Lila upstairs to

servants quickly responded, helping a tearful Lila

the sake of that woman?" Aaron met her eyes without hesitation. "Mom, have you forgotten that Selena is my

a harsh, scornful laugh, making it clear that she had never accepted Selena and didn't recognize her place in

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