A curt knock on the door interrupted the hum soap opera playing on the television in the background as Flora drank her tea. Charles, his ever-present courtesy intact, ushered in a flustered Olivia. Anne, as stoic as ever, followed close behind, casting a brief, assessing glance around the opulent suite before discreetly lingering by the doorway.Olivia looked different—healthier, with a fuller face and hips. The change threw Flora off for a moment. Both Charles and Anne lingered, eyeing Olivia suspiciously."Thank you, Charles, Anne," she said, her voice laced with a hint of forced cheer. "You can both leave us. Olivia isn't here to cause any trouble,“ she glanced at her step-sister. “Are you?"Olivia, uncharacteristically subdued, offered a weak smile. "Goodness, no, Flora. How could you even think that?"Anne's lips remained compressed in a thin line, but Charles inclined his head in a shallow bow. "As you wish, Miss Flora. However, please do not hesitate to call u
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