526 Rats Will Always Keep Gnawing

As Amelia crouched beside Ash, her heart raced with worry until she saw him slowly stand, brushing off the dust from his clothes. 

Relief washed over her as she remembered—this wasn't even his real body. A momentary calm settled in, only to be shattered by her own outcry.

"Dad! Are you seriously trying to kill my boyfriend?? What's wrong with you?" she exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief and anger.

But at the same time, she was shocked to see that her parents were willing to defend that painting despite knowing what their actions would mean. Were they…