Rejected by Talon

Hearing this, Elise was ecstatic. She thought, 'With Lydia backing me up, getting this weapon will be a breeze.'

Just as Lydia reached for the box, Maeve swiftly snatched it away before Lydia could touch it.

Maeve's action instantly set Lydia off. She glared at Maeve and snapped, "Maeve, what's that supposed to mean? You're part of this family, too. What's wrong with giving Elise a gift?

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