บท 67: A Second Thought

"Vivienne..." Caroline's voice was a gentle whisper, yet it carried an undeniable chill, sending shivers down her daughter's spine.

"Yes?" Vivienne's response was almost automatic, akin to a soldier addressing a superior.

"These books... shall be thrown into eternal damnation." With that declaration, Caroline flung the book titled "Lilith" onto the growing pile of Vivienne's books and swiftly ignited them with a wave of her hand.

These were the volumes she had carefully skimmed through, deeming them the source of corrupting influence on her daughter's thoughts.

As her mother, Caroline felt it was her duty to remove any elements that could potentially taint her daughter's mind.