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Chapter 2 1: A Daughter's Guilt

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ooke and my mother chatting happily. I had no idea what

Brynn while my twin siste

two sons, Mama?

ear! It's Tadd

d names, I still couldn't

aide's two sons is fine with me!

n I heard Ale's words

you! Otherwise..." Mama trailed

ing an eyebrow. She gave me a snooty look like

here. Have you been he

acted as if I hadn't heard them earli

and kissed my mo

friend? You haven't seen them for a long time, so maybe you don't r

wanted to be happy, but there

f my sister, but it's been a long tim

en't eaten. You can also wash the dishes; Th

sher anyway. Besides, it's difficult to compl

saw me looking at her. She gave me a dirty

ng about. Alethea will be marr

thes. I had just come from school, and this

shoes. My gaze landed on a picture of my f

If only you were here, Pa. Maybe they wouldn't t

away because they refused to buy me the clothes I wanted, so to make them regret it, I left

n't get back then, it was a big deal for me and I threw tantrums. I am the rebel daughter, while

after the tragedy with Papa, her beha

g you want, no matter how much you desire it, can be obt

e. Because until now, I feel like I need to make it up to her. I am the primary reason why Papa, her husband, is no longer with us. Until now, I carry the guil

again like she loves Ale. I'm also her daughter, and I didn't want what hap

my father

ht that I don't think, if only I didn't r

appetite. I just washed the dishes

m working. Our family is wealthy because of the businesses Dad left behind,

t I feel suffocated staying here. I want to create my own identity. Someday, I'll

much. She belittles modeling and acting, but for me, i

hter thinking about

pping out. I also attempted to rebel against my mother, just so she would give me her attention. I preferred her scolding me because it meant she noticed me. When she gets angry with me, I feel like I

mmediately went out of my room. I saw Mama with some luggage

o leave. Probably for two to three months

is she

I'm going t

d you, okay? Next week, you're going to the Locatelli's, and you're goi

elp but speak up. I walked closer to th

th her stern face. "You're going to be alone here, Thea. Alethea will go to the Locatelli's next week, and she will stay there fo

I remained standing b

any trouble

orted out of our gate, and

. She was crossing her arms and looking at me. When she n

leaf because I wanted to please Mama. Otherwise, I would have

Often because she knows Mama would take her side, she tests my patienc

out, I went to the mall. I needed to buy some supplies for a

immediately caught sight of the new display of bags that seemed freshly rel

nce Papa's death, I've become more aware of things at a young a

ld change. There's something more impo

to go down to the ground floor, I hea

a slapping a girl. The girl grabbed my twi

d immediately interven

ts to hold her back. She even scratched the gi

ght, bitch!" A

e commotion. They were staring, and

iend stealer!"

y duckling and cheap that you

ling each other's hair, and I could hear the voices of security approaching. I coul

ard. Alethea's back hit a glass wall, which q

The security tried to catch her, but Ale

, they said, that the distance between the second floor and the first floor of that mall wasn't too high, bu

had fallen on Alethea's face was

ad regained consciousness, and I found

said. I approached her, but

. It would take a long time for Alethea's face to return to

ault, Thea!" sh

but even though I was worried about

ped you; I wasn't the

covered her face because o

e pushed her instead!" she shouted at me wh

faded. Whenever she mentioned Mama, my bravado disappeared. Perhaps because I knew she would beli

this! They will surely be disgusted!" She cried

tried to calm her down. I knew how excited she was

uck follows you! Now what? I don't want to disappoint Ma

I calmed down, but I still a

feelings. Then I was surprised

cal. Aside from some differences, it's not that noticeable if

smile forming o

r what happened to me? Hel

ed on me. I blinked because I felt like I was being pu

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Contents

Chapter 1 TEASER Chapter 2 1: A Daughter's Guilt Chapter 3 2: The Pretense Begins Chapter 4 3: A Fox's Gambit Chapter 5 4: Trapped in Silence Chapter 6 5: A House of Peaceful Illusions
Chapter 7 6: Testing the Waters
Chapter 8 7: Madness Begins
Chapter 9 8: Unwelcome Guests
Chapter 10 9: The War of Wills
Chapter 11 Playing with Fire
Chapter 12 Challenge Accepted
Chapter 13 Fanning the Flames
Chapter 14 Beneath the Surface
Chapter 15 Embracing the Pain
Chapter 16 The Claim
Chapter 17 Listening in the Shadows
Chapter 18 Confronting the Intruder
Chapter 19 Hailing Safety
Chapter 20 Silent Turmoil
Chapter 21 A Dissonant Reward
Chapter 22 Into the Abyss
Chapter 23 Eclipse of Comfort
Chapter 24 Brotherly Concerns
Chapter 25 The Intruder Among Us
Chapter 26 The Price of Betrayal
Chapter 27 A Fragile Bond
Chapter 28 The Art of Deception
Chapter 29 Labeling Relationships
Chapter 30 The Comfort of Demons
Chapter 31 The Fiancée's Dilemma
Chapter 32 Blinded by Betrayal
Chapter 33 Unfinished Business
Chapter 34 Unconscious Fears
Chapter 35 Shadows of Loss
Chapter 36 Glimmering Promises
Chapter 37 The Watchful Eye
Chapter 38 Veiled Confessions
Chapter 39 Engagement Shadows
Chapter 40 Now or Never
Chapter 41 The Ghosts of Childhood
Chapter 42 Threats and Tears
Chapter 43 Lost in the Past
Chapter 44 A Sister's Betrayal
Chapter 45 Arrival and Anguish
Chapter 46 The Power of Ownership
Chapter 47 The Persistent Pursuer
Chapter 48 Entangled Hearts
Chapter 49 Blocked Path
Chapter 50 Secret Ambitions
Chapter 51 Clandestine Cravings
Chapter 52 The Confrontation
Chapter 53 Interrupted Job
Chapter 54 In the Spotlight
Chapter 55 Provocative Invitation
Chapter 56 Farewell to Familiarity
Chapter 57 A Clash of Wills
Chapter 58 The Hidden Agenda
Chapter 59 Arcel's Brutal Justice
Chapter 60 Traces of Blood
Chapter 61 A Familiar Name
Chapter 62 The Ice Melts
Chapter 63 Silent Agony
Chapter 64 A Plea for Trust
Chapter 65 Panic and Paralysis
Chapter 66 Hope Restored
Chapter 67 The Aftermath
Chapter 68 Wild Embrace
Chapter 69 Innocence Lost
Chapter 70 Listening in the Dark
Chapter 71 A Mother's Plea
Chapter 72 The Heir's Path
Chapter 73 Claws of Betrayal
Chapter 74 Crossing Boundaries
Chapter 75 Mapping Revenge
Chapter 76 Spectator to Chaos
Chapter 77 Race Against Time
Chapter 78 Waiting Game
Chapter 79 The Double Life
Chapter 80 Reluctant Allies
Chapter 81 Love in the Shadows
Chapter 82 The Runway Queen
Chapter 83 Yielding Control
Chapter 84 The Media's Gaze
Chapter 85 The Journey Ahead
Chapter 86 The Boss's Seat
Chapter 87 Payback Time
Chapter 88 Lucian's Smile
Chapter 89 Voices of Doubt
Chapter 90 A Promise of Protection
Chapter 91 Lost Traces
Chapter 92 Midnight Panic
Chapter 93 Taking a Stand
Chapter 94 The Silent Observer
Chapter 95 The Final Showdown
Chapter 96 Arcel's Sinister Plans
Chapter 97 Confronting the Past
Chapter 98 Loyalty Test
Chapter 99 Rough Play
Chapter 100 Thrills and Tears
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