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    Lucille and Leon clung desperately to hope, believing that since both Shaun and Tracy had survived the incident, Dolores might receive a lighter sentence.


    Their optimism quickly crumbled. Despite Shaun and Tracy’s survival, the court considered the severity of Shaun’s extensive injuries and Tracy’s traumatic miscarriage. Dolores received a seven-year sentence.


    A heart-wrenching wail erupted from Dolores, echoing throughout the courtroom as she implored her parents to intervene. They stood helpless, having exhausted every possible legal avenue.


    As officers led Dolores away, Lucille’s demeanor transformed into incandescent rage. She turned on Elyse, her voice trembling with fury. “They didn’t even die! Seven years for my daughter? You should feel nothing but shame!”


    Chloe positioned herself protectively before Elyse. “Are you serious? You failed to instill any discipline in your daughter and raised her to be cruel!”


    She arched an eyebrow pointedly. “Your daughter represents a genuine threat to society. Honestly, I’d feel relief if I were in your position. Perhaps incarceration will finally teach her basic human decency.”


    Lucille stood speechless, her trembling finger directed usingly at Chloe.


    “I’ve been contemting how Dolores developed such profound selfishness,” Elyse remarked withposed deliberation. “Don’t you recognize the pattern? Even now, she refuses to acknowledge any wrongdoing. She demonstrates no capacity for empathy. As her mother, you should reflect deeply on this reality.”


    After a thoughtful pause, she continued, “Has Dolores ever demonstrated genuine concern for your well-being? You and your husband have exhausted yourselves manipting circumstances in her favor. Has she ever expressed authentic gratitude for these efforts?”


    Lucille froze as a vivid memory surfaced—Leon’s recent stress-induced cardiac episode. Throughout that frightening ordeal, Dolores had remainedpletely absorbed in her ns for her beauty salon.<fna460> Chapters first released on find[f]ovel</fna460>


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    The anger drained from her expression. The biting retorts she had mentally prepared dissolved unspoken. Defeated, she shuffled away with slumped shoulders.


    Watching Lucille’s retreat, Chloe exhaled heavily. “They could me no one but themselves.”


    Elyse released a contemtive sigh. “You’re right. They should have raised their daughter better. Now, they are facing the consequences of their choices.”


    Chloe dered, “Dolores’s dramatic chapter concludes here. We should proceed to our next engagement.”


    Elyse nodded in agreement. “Let’s change our attire. We need to attend today’s other noteworthy event.”


    Upon arriving at Peyton’s birthday celebration, Elyse encountered an overwhelming explosion of pink decorations.


    Chloe pushed her sunsses higher on her nose, staring in bewilderment. “What exins this abundance of balloons and pink and white roses?”


    Elyse’s expression revealedplex emotions. “Perhaps newly enamored men present themselves this way?”


    Chloe shuddered visibly. “That’s creepy.”


    They entered the ballroom and noticed Jayden engaged in conversation. Approaching quickly, Elyse inquired, “Why does Peyton’s birthday celebration resemble a young girl’s party?”


    Jayden’s expression remained nk. “I have absolutely no insight. I just arrived myself.”


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