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Broken Trust

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Mia stood tall at the head of the long dinner table, phone raised like a weapon. The entire family froze. Forks stopped mid-air. Whispers died instantly.

“I have photos,” she announced, voice sharp. “Clear ones from last night. Ava and Ethan behind the boathouse. Everything.”

Ryan shot up from his chair. “Mia, what the hell are you doing? Put the phone down!”

I felt my knees weaken. Shame flooded my chest. “Mia… please. We’re family. Don’t do this to us.”

Ethan pulled me close, his arm strong a
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