Chapter 5 - The Patriarch's WrathArthur appeared in the doorway.
He had heard the impact from his study.
The moment he saw Elena lying motionless on the floor, something inside him broke.
“What happened?”
Julian couldn't speak.
Arthur looked at his son.
Then at Victoria.
His expression hardened.
“What did you do to her?”
“Arthur, I—”
“Call an ambulance!”
He dropped beside Elena and checked for signs of life.
Julian stood behind him, shaking uncontrollably.
“I didn't push her.”
Arthur looked up.
“Then why is my daughter-in-law lying at the bottom of my staircase?”
Julian had no answer.
For the first time, he understood that intentions didn't matter anymore.
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Only consequences did.
And the consequences were catastrophic.
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Chapter 6 - Sirens in the NightRed and blue lights flooded the Hawthorne estate.
Chapter 7 - Purgatory in WhiteThe hospital waiting room was cold, sterile, and mercilessly bright.
Chapter 8 - The Doctor's VerdictThe ICU doors opened.
Chapter 9 - The Anatomy of a LieArthur returned to the mansion alone.
Chapter 10 - Awakening to AshesElena opened her eyes.
Chapter 11 - The Patriarch's ShieldArthur waited outside the room.
