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    The hypnosis was meant to erase Car from Elwood’s mind for good. But it had been sabotaged by the very assistant Tasha had bribed to interrupt the session. What had she done? How could she have been so foolish? She truly regretted it now.


    Across the room, Zaria’s lips curled into a subtle, triumphant smirk as she watched Tasha’s regret consume her. Tasha had yed her part perfectly.


    This was ideal—better than Zaria could have hoped. Thanks to Tasha’s meddling, she hadn’t even had to act to get what she wanted. She had kept her hands clean.


    Just then, Tamara spoke again…


    “Elwood, please don’t resent me. Every decision I’ve made stems from love for you,” Tamara said, her voice heavy with resignation. She let out a weary sigh, her shoulders slumping.


    Elwood met her gaze with aposed yet distant expression, his tone cool and resolute. “From now on, my life is my own to manage, and it’s none of your business.”


    Tears welled in Tamara’s eyes, threatening to spill over. “Elwood, how can you say that? Your words cut me deeply! As your mother, how could I not care about your life? Everything I’ve done has been for your sake. Would I ever wish you harm?”


    Elwood’s face tightened, a spark of frustration shing in his eyes. “Enough, Mom! Stop trying to control my decisions. I’m not a kid anymore; I can handle my own life without your interference. This is my final warning. If you meddle again, don’t expect me to hold back next time. I hope I made myself clear. This is not a bluff.”<fn0001> Official source is F?ndNovel</fn0001>


    With that, Elwood rose abruptly and walked away, his footsteps echoing with purpose.


    “Elwood! Stop!” Tamara called after him, clutching her chest as his words left her in pain.


    But Elwood didn’t pause or nce back, his resolve unshaken as he disappeared through the door.


    “Mom, he’s just angry right now. Nothing you say will get through to him,” Nni tried tofort Tamara.


    Tamara looked hurt. “Why can’t he see I only want what’s best for him?” Her heartbreak was palpable, her entire being radiating sorrow.


    Nni remained silent, feeling a bit resigned. She began to question her own role in the situation. Had she, too, overstepped?


    She had always believed her actions were for Elwood’s benefit, but now she wondered if he even wanted her help. Thinking about that, Nni felt a pang of difort in her heart.


    The living room fell into a heavy silence, the air thick with unspoken thoughts.


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