Max I was taken aback, unable to process what I had just heard. Did Malcolm really just say that? Mika, the very same person our brother Mark seems to take such delight in tormenting, is the omega responsible for cleaning our house? It felt surreal, like a complex puzzle piece clicking into place. I sat in stunned silence, weighing Malcolm's words, wanting him to elaborate and spill every detail before I dared to interrupt. Every second felt heavy with unasked questions and a desperate curiosity about how this all connected. "Whenever I witness her suffering or being mistreated, it disturbs me deeply—so much so that I feel an overwhelming urge to step in and defend her," Malcolm began to articulate, his voice heavy with emotion. "Do you think what you're feeling is rooted in genuine

