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"M-mommy, please stop!" Venice pleaded, her voice filled with desperation as she witnessed her mother, Helena, whipping Venedict, whose hands were tied.
Despite her weakened state, Venice summoned her remaining strength to run towards Venedict and Helena, attempting to shield her brother from her mother's blows.
She embraced Helena, hoping to pull her away from Venedict...
Unfortunately, her efforts proved futile, as Helena effortlessly pushed her to the ground.
"Stop being a nuisance, Venice!..I still have time for you after this, but for now, I'll prioritize your brother first because he seems to enjoy being hurt by me... Hahahaha," Helena declared, her laughter taking on a disturbing and maniacal tone.
Venice, already weakened, could no longer muster the strength to stop Helena. Then, the word 'brother' echoed in her mind from Helena's lips.
"B-brother.. my b-bro-ther?.. " Venice weakly uttered.
