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    “Alex? What happened to you?”


    Startled, Susannah dropped her silver fork, the tter sending a cantaloupe slice rolling off the table.


    “Alex, who did you get into a fight with?” Terrance set down his newspaper and frowned deeply at his son.


    Aliza rose, her expression etched with concern for Alex.


    Ignoring their reactions, Alex approached Susannah, his re as cold as ice. “Why did you hurt her?” he demanded, his voice a low growl of suppressed anger.


    “Hurt who?” Susannah responded, bewildered. “Alex, what are you talking about? Who did I hurt?”


    “Sadie!” Alex’s voice escted into a roar. “Why did you hurt Sadie?”


    “Sadie?” Confusion clouded Susannah’s face. “When have I ever hurt her? Alex, are you sure you’re not misunderstanding something? Did Sadie say something to you? Is she trying to drive a wedge between us?”


    Tears began streaming down Susannah’s cheeks as she spoke, her face the picture of distress.


    “Enough!” Alex cut her off with another roar. “You’re still denying it? You think I’m unaware? Sadie almost died because of what you did.”


    “What?” Shock widened Susannah’s eyes. “Alex, what are you talking about? How could I possibly have…?”


    “Enough! I’ve heard enough denials!” Disgustced Alex’s words.


    Overwhelmed, Susannah tried to speak but faltered, her fear evident.


    “Alex! How can you speak to your mother this way?” Terrance rose abruptly, his finger jabbing in the air towards Alex as he scolded, “Your mother is frail, and you should be more thoughtful. Are you trying to give her a heart attack?”


    “Dad! How can you still defend her?”


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    Disappointment was clear in Alex’s voice as he faced Terrance. “Do you even know what she’s done? She…”


    “What did she do? Tell me now!” Terrance’s demand echoed louder. “She’s your mother, Alex. Whatever she’s done, she did it for you. Can’t you see that?”


    “For me?” Alex’sugh erupted suddenly, filled with bitterness. “Really now? So hurting the woman I love is for my own good? Is that what you call it? Huh?”


    “You…” Terrance, at a loss for words, trembled as he pointed at his son. “Fine. Fine…”


    Alex’s eyes grew colder, his voice deeper. “Since you say so, I have nothing more to add. If you ever hurt Sadie again, I won’t forgive you.” With that, he turned away.


    “Alex! You… stop right there!” Susannah finally reacted, screaming as she tried to grab him.


    “Alex… Alex…” She broke down in tears.


    She had never imagined things would turn out this way.


    She had only pped Sadie twice across her face. How had it escted to this? That troublemaker! She must be behind all this.


    “Mrs. Howe, please don’t cry…” Aliza approached Susannah and gently patted her back, offeringfort.


    “Please, Mrs. Howe, don’t cry. Alex was just acting on impulse. He’lle around,” Aliza whispered.


    “Really?” Susannah looked up, her eyes brimming with hope.


    “Yes, truly,” Aliza assured her, nodding. “I’ll speak with him.”


    Alex gazed at Aliza, his expression nk.


    “You… why are you here?” he asked, his voice hoarse and his eyes clouded with confusion.


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