My Lioness

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The sharp crack of Layla's slap echoed through the Rosenzweig mansion's living room, leaving a stunned silence in its wake. Orabela's hand flew to her cheek, her wide eyes filled with disbelief. The force of the blow had not only shocked her but everyone else present.

Lucius stood casually by the entrance, his hands resting in his pockets, watching the scene unfold with an amused glint in his eye. His lips curled into a small smile. "My lioness is finally acting the way she should," he murmured, pride gleaming in his gaze.

"Layla!" Miriam and Darius yelled simultaneously, their voices filled with shock and outrage.

Darius help his mother to the couch, while Miriam stormed toward her daughter, her face twisted in disbelief.