"Warning: This chapter contains scene of abuse that may be triggering."
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Music Recommendation : Alan Walker ft Trevor Guthrie — Do It All For You
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"Your damned brother has tricked you once again, and you fell for it just as you always do!"
Those words reverberated in Valerie's mind, causing him to freeze. The blood drained from his face, leaving it pallid, his expression etched with devastation. His eyes widened, hollow and haunted, while his lips quivered uncontrollably.
"No…," Valerie croaked, recoiling in shock. He staggered backward, his hand trembling as it rose to run through his hair, his forehead creased with lines of anguish. His gaze bore into his mother's, desperation evident in his eyes. "You don't know what you're talking about!"
"Really?" Queen Maeve stood, arms folded across her chest, shaking her head in pity. "Is that the best you could come up with?"
