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26. Manipulation
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2024-10-29 19:42:56It seemed like it was ages ago that Emma had last seen her Aunt Agatha and Uncle Ben. A few days after her parents' funeral, the couple had approached Emma, who was grieving over her dead parents in her room upstairs and told her that the house no longer belonged to her.
“What do you mean, Uncle Ben?” Emma asked innocently, for she had failed to foresee what her family was plotting against her.
“You need to take your things and leave right away.” He said, “This property belongs to us now and we no longer want to shelter you. You’re old enough to take care of yourself.”
Emma was at a loss of words, unable to comprehend what she was hearing.
“How can that be? That’s my inheritance!”
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