297: Escalation

Alex had always known that his sister Lillian had her issues, but her actions that day at the party surpassed all previous boundaries. As she screamed and lashed out wildly, claiming she would kill Emma, Alex rushed to restrain her, his mind racing with confusion and concern. "Why are you doing this, Lillian? Why make threats? This isn't you!" Alex held her firmly, trying to calm her frenzied state. "It's all her fault!" Lillian shrieked, pointing at Emma, who stood nearby, a look of deep concern etched on her face. "She ruins everything! I won't let her get away with it!" Emma, overhearing Lillian's accusations, approached cautiously. "Lillian, what has gotten into you? Why are you blaming me for your problems? I haven’t done anything to you." But Lillian was beyond reason. "You took everything from me! My happiness, my love! I'll make you suffer like I have!" The guests at the party watched in stunned silence, unsure how to react to such a dramatic outburst. Alex tight