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Meera~

I swallowed the lump forming in my throat, her words slicing through my chest like shards of broken glass. My fingers trembled as I clutched the empty tray, forcing a polite smile on my face.

"Apologies, Mummy," I murmured, my voice soft, almost breaking. "I'll keep that in mind."

Abram sat silently beside her, his expression cold, detached, as though her insult had no impact