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“What do you mean I filled our son’s head with rubbish?” Lane asks again and Jacqueline’s words cut through the air, a storm of anger swirling around her as she accuses Lane of allowing and even encouraging something that can ruin their son's future.
Lane, still perplexed, seeks clarification, asking Jacqueline what she’s referring to. But instead of providing more context, Jacqueline, fueled by her frustration, pivots sharply on her heels and storms out of the room, her long strides echoing her indignation.
“I’m sorry, Dad. I didn’t mean—” Kyler begins, attempting to explain, but his words dissolve into the empty space as Lane, propelled by the urgency to confront Jacqueline, follows her out, leaving Kyler to release a f
