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Xander looked at her with sorrowful eyes. “I

don’t want to believe it, Vic. But all this evidence... all
points to your father.”

“Why?? Why does it have to be you, Vic?”

Silence. Only the ticking of the clock could be

heard among them.

Victoria stood up, trembling. “You... are you

accusing my family? The family that has always
welcomed you? Me?!”

“Vic, this isn’t about you. This is about justice for

my parents!” Xander’s voice started to rise.

“But he’s my dad, Xander!” Victoria shouted. “I

know he’s strict, but a murderer? Do you think I can just
accept that?!”

Xander stood up, holding back his emotions. “I

thought you would believe me, Vic. But apparently,

you’d rather deny it.”

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