[COMPLETE] Silent Verdict

Mr&Ms Sulky

Grace, her face flushed with embarrassment from Victoria's actions, looked up at Victoria with wide eyes. "Victoria!" she exclaimed, her voice high-pitched and childlike. "I'm serious!"

Victoria, still holding onto Grace, looked at her with amusement. "I know, Grace," she said, her voice filled with warmth. "And I'm sorry. I didn't realize how much this was affecting you."

Grace pouted, her arms crossed over her chest. "It's not fair," she mumbled, her voice filled with frustration. "I feel like... like I'm losing my sister."

Victoria's heart clenched at Grace's words. She pulled Grace closer, hugging her tightly. "Oh, Grace," she said, her voice filled with emotion. "You're not losing me. I'm right here. And I'm not going anywhere."

Alex, who had been watching the entire exchange from the sidelines, couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. He walked over to them, a teasing grin on his face. "Trying to steal Victoria from me, Grace?" he asked, his tone playful.

Grace, still in Victoria's arms, stuck her tongue out at Alex. "She's my sister!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with determination. "You can't have her!"

Alex laughed, ruffling Grace's hair. "Okay, okay," he said, his voice filled with amusement. "I surrender. Victoria is all yours."

Victoria, caught in the middle of their playful banter, couldn't help but laugh. She found their childish antics endearing, even if it did make her a little dizzy. "You two," she said, shaking her head. "You're both just too much."

The playful exchange between Grace and Alex lightened the mood significantly. Victoria found herself laughing more, the tension from the past few days slowly dissipating. Grace and Alex's childish antics were a welcome distraction from the chaos that had consumed their lives.

In the days that followed, the trio grew closer. They spent more time together, their bonds strengthening with each passing day. Victoria was still healing, both physically and emotionally, but having Grace and Alex by her side made the process easier.

Meanwhile, the law firm began to regain its footing. With Victoria at the helm, they started rebuilding, striving to move past the scandal that had rocked them. The employees, inspired by Victoria's bravery and resilience, worked harder, their morale boosted.

In the midst of rebuilding the law firm, Victoria found herself drawn to a new colleague from another law firm. He was attractive, intelligent, and charismatic, and Victoria found herself intrigued by him.

When Alex and Grace found out about Victoria's interest, they were both hit with a wave of unexpected jealousy. They couldn't help but feel protective of Victoria, not wanting anyone else to take her attention away from them.

One day, they both confronted Victoria about it, their actions resembling those of jealous children. "Victoria!" Grace exclaimed, her arms crossed over her chest. "You can't like him! You're supposed to be our sister!"

Alex, standing next to Grace, nodded in agreement. "Yeah, Victoria," he said, his voice filled with mock seriousness. "You can't just abandon us for some new guy."

Victoria, caught off guard by their reactions, couldn't help but laugh. "You two," she said, shaking her head in amusement. "I'm not abandoning anyone. And I'm allowed to find someone attractive, aren't I?"

The new colleague's name was Matthew, and he was quickly becoming a mentor figure for Victoria. They would often be seen discussing cases, their heads bent together in deep conversation.

Upon seeing Victoria and Matthew together, Alex and Grace couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. Their reactions were almost childlike, their faces falling into sullen expressions.

Later, when Victoria returned, they confronted her. Alex, his arms crossed over his chest, pouted. "Victoria," he began, his voice filled with a mix of frustration and concern. "You're spending a lot of time with Matthew."

Grace, standing next to Alex, chimed in. She stomped her foot, a clear sign of her displeasure. "Yeah," she said, her voice small and sulky. "We miss you, Victoria."

Victoria, surprised by their reactions, tried to reassure them. "Alex, Grace," she said, her voice soft. "Matthew is just helping me with some cases. He's a mentor, nothing more. You two are still very important to me."

Alex and Grace, still sulking, looked at Victoria with wide, expectant eyes. "But Victoria," Alex said, his voice filled with a childish whine. "You used to spend that time with us."

Grace nodded in agreement, her bottom lip jutting out in a pout. "Yeah, Victoria," she added, her voice small. "We miss having you around."

Victoria looked at them, her heart melting at their childlike reactions. She reached out, pulling them into a hug. "Oh, you two," she said, her voice filled with warmth. "I miss you both too. How about we set aside some time every day just for us? Would that make you feel better?"

Alex and Grace looked at each other before nodding enthusiastically, their sulks replaced with smiles. "Yes, Victoria," they said in unison, their voices filled with relief.

From that day forward, Victoria, Grace, and Alex made sure to spend time together every day. Whether it was having lunch together, discussing cases, or simply hanging out after work, they made a point to strengthen their bond.

Their relationship, which had been strained due to the events of the past, slowly began to heal. Victoria was no longer distant, Grace was no longer feeling left out, and Alex was relieved to see their bond growing stronger.

Meanwhile, the law firm continued to thrive under Victoria's leadership. With Matthew's help, they were able to take on more complex cases, further enhancing their reputation. The employees, inspired by Victoria's resilience, worked harder than ever, their morale boosted.

As the days went by, Victoria found herself taking on a motherly role towards Grace and Alex. She looked out for them, guided them, and was always there to lend a listening ear. Their bond grew stronger, resembling that of a family.

However, Alex found it increasingly difficult to spend time with them due to his work. As he was not a lawyer like Victoria and Grace, he often had to travel for cases, leaving Victoria and Grace behind.

Despite this, they made it work. Whenever Alex was in town, they would make the most of their time together. And when he was away, Victoria and Grace would keep him updated, their bond remaining strong despite the distance.

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