Victory's cry echoed through the garden, mingling with the heavy atmosphere that enveloped everyone present. Her regret was palpable. She never imagined that the reunion with her daughter could unfold this way, with so many intense emotions bubbling up all at once.

　　Chloe, upon sensing Victory's suffering, felt a pang of guilt pierce her heart. She knew that her own anger and resentment had contributed to the explosion of emotions now taking over the scene. Despite her own ...