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    Catching Shari’s grimace and those swollen cheeks, Elsa savored a quiet thrill of smugness. “All right, I’ll tone it down. Wouldn’t want her to suffer a miscarriage and then point the finger straight at me.”


    Emmett’s ears caught the words, and his temper red even more. Releasing his hold on Shari, he charged toward Elsa. “And what exactly do you mean by that? Take those words back!”


    Elsa barked augh. “I’m just calling it like I see it. Take a good look—she is frail, hardly any bump to speak of, and that face all bloated. That is no picture of health.”


    “If you hadn’t been so wrapped up with your new wife, would Emmie’s ident have urred? If you had been taking care of Emmie, would Rosanna have demanded that her mother take over?” Elsa said,ying all the fault on Emmett.


    Emmett let out a bitter chuckle. “You’re quick to sidestep your own responsibility. Ever ask yourself why Kenny’s wife dislikes you? If you hadn’t been so vehemently opposed to their marriage, would she have resented you enough to bar you from caring for Emmie? You’re using me now, but Emmie’s ident? That’s on you!”


    Elsa red at him, her breathing sharp. Fortunately, they were alone outside the operating room. If anyone had overheard, her status as a respected artist and singer could have been tarnished.


    She sneered, “Maybe the universe is sick of your antics and is serving up some retribution. Karma is real!”


    Emmett’s anger surged. “You’re reveling in this? Emmie was your granddaughter, too! You don’t even seem sad about her death!”


    Elsa snarled, her voice nearly a growl. “You think I’m not devastated? Why do you think I’m at the hospital now? I’m heartbroken. My blood pressure has been skyrocketing, and pills aren’t helping. But you? You’re fixated on your own child. I bet Emmie barely crosses your mind!”


    Furious, she wanted their sons to see Emmett’s true nature. Pointing at him, she hissed, “Just wait. I’m calling both our sons to see what kind of man you are!”


    “Do what you want!” Emmett said, dismissing her.


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    Elsa dialed Kenny first. The phone rang endlessly before he answered, his voice weary and rough. Rosanna’s soft sobs lingered in the background.


    Kenny felt remorse toward Elsa. If he hadn’t let Rosanna persuade him into believing that she was wed, he wouldn’t have sidelined her or forbidden her from watching Emmie. He shared the me for Emmie’s ident.


    A lively little soul, extinguished.


    He med himself, feeling unworthy as a father. “Mom, let Ethan deal with it. I’m not up for this.” With that, he hung up.


    Rosanna, beside him, was even more shattered, consumed by guilt. Deep down, she knew Elsa adored Emmie and had gone above and beyond for her. When she was on duty and couldn’te home, Elsa had stayed up nights, nurturing Emmie into a healthy, happy, chubby child. Each time she returned, Emmie looked happy.


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