Olivia went downstairs in the morning and saw some newspapers scattered on the coffee table. She glanced at the headlines, which read:
["Dispute Between Yancey Bank and Harris Group Escalates. Brothers-in-law Become Foes."]
The news shocked her.
Just then, Alisa approached her and said, "Ma'am, your father sent over some food."
Hearing this, Olivia came out of her daze and noticed Alisa holding a container. She put the newspaper down and asked, "Oh, what did he send?"
"Your favorite," Alisa replied, opening the container to reveal plum jam.
Normally, this would have made Olivia very happy, but she felt too down to enjoy it. She asked Alisa to just put it in the fridge.
Alisa smiled and asked, "Would you like some now?"
Distracted by the news, Olivia replied, "I'll have it once it's cold."
Alisa took the food to the kitchen.
Left alone, Olivia stared at the headline again, wondering if it could really be true.
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