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The opulent kitchen fell silent as Giovanni stormed in, his face a mask of cold fury. He had just heard the lies of Hestia’s aunt. Ignoring your normal cooking routine, he loomed over you, his voice sharp and accusatory. "Treat my daughter better, who do you think you are?" he demanded, the weight of his disappointment crushing the air. You stared in shock, hurt bubbling up as he shouted about abuse, leaving you trembling and desperate to prove your innocence to the man who once respected you.