26: Shattered Boundaries

Lily sat rigidly across from Jaxson, her anger palpable in the charged atmosphere of the room. "Are you saying you didn't put that camera there? Then who did?" She demanded, her voice trembling with a mixture of anger and violation. Michael leaned back, his expression unreadable. "My mother. She was concerned about my safety during my coma. She thought it necessary to monitor the room." Lily's heart raced. The thought that Stella, Michael's mother, could have been watching her all this time was disturbing. "So, she saw... everything?" Michael's gaze softened momentarily. "My mother never watched the footage. It was only after I regained consciousness that I checked it." Lily clasped her hands tightly, trying to contain her emotions. "And you saw everything?" Her voice cracked, revealing her vulnerability. "Yes," Michael replied, his voice devoid of emotion. Lily stood up abruptly, her chair scraping against the floor. "You invaded my privacy! You had no right!" Mic