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Chapter 138 - A Line a Mother Can’t Bear to Cross

A Line a Mother Can't Bear to Cross

"Mother… wait."

Victor didn't raise his voice, didn't command her — he simply held her hand a little tighter, fingers curling around her wrist with a gentleness that still carried undeniable weight.

Anna stopped. Her body stiffened just enough to betray the storm swirling inside her. She slowly turned toward him, and when her gaze met his, her brows were already pulling together in a troubled, defensive furrow.

"Victor…" she said, her voice low, "didn't we already talk about this? I told you about my past. I told you why I don't want you participating in the Winter Competition." Her tone hardened, the edge of a mother's fear sharpening every word. "You said you understood. You said you'd stop asking me for permission to go."

Victor nodded. "Yes, Mother. I did."

"Then why—"

"But," he cut in softly, "you also said I'm old enough to decide what I want to do. That I should understand what I choose."

Anna's lips tightened. "Victor—"

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