“I can’t believe you’re doing this to us, Marcus,” she began, her voice trembling on cue.

“Lily has severe behavioral issues.

You’re never home.

I was the one trying to hold this family together.” Marcus sat motionless.

“I’ve seen the video archives, Sarah,” he said.

She froze, her composure shattering for a fraction of a second, then re-forming.

“What videos?” “All of them.

Including the video call from seven months ago, with Julian.” Her eyes darted to Victoria, then back.