Chapter 11

Felix stood tall and poised, like a tree standing firm against the wind. He approached slowly and came to a stop beside me. Despite being a young man still, Felix had been leading the Affleck family for years. His commanding presence was enough to silence the room. Yelena frowned and turned toward him. "Is that any way to speak to your elders? We were just having a casual conversation. It's not as serious as you're making it out to be." Felix's gaze was sharp and unyielding. "When Ms. Amber was hospitalized back then, we went to visit her. Don't you remember, Mom?" A flicker of embarrassment crossed Yelena's face. The memory was clearly resurfacing. With that, the rumors seemed to unravel on their own, though Yelena's expression darkened even further. I quickly interjected, offering her a way out. "It's been so long. With everything going on, how could Mom possibly remember something so insignificant? Anyway, what brings you here?" Yelena's expression eased, and she turned her