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Chapter 3 2: The Pretense Begins

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ing. Alethea said I should stay here until she recovers, and once her conditi

fault that she fell from the second floor of the mall. If it weren't for knowing

acation anyway. Just think that you're doing this as a good sister even if your sister is

An elderly woman instructed them to take my belon

win's name. I almost corrected her and said my name is Theana. Good thing I remembered wh

She led me inside the hous

orted from various countries. In the middle of the grand staircase hung a family picture of the Locatelli family who lived here. Aunt Adelaide's three child

de, Miss Alet

thea's name was mentioned. I wasn't used

time I saw her, but I knew she was a close friend of m

n the hug because of how quickly things were happening. "How are you? It's be

ight now taking care of some matters,

odded at me. "A

to say to her. Luckily, I'm used to lying. "My

ly remember how Papa used to praise her when he was stil

t I'm still waiting for my husband and

man Alethea is going to marry, the man

marriages, so it's surprising that they're open t

t, than

rip, Alethea?

by my nickname rather than constantly hearing

gether when she was called by Mercy, so she excused herself br

beautiful, and the air is fresh. It's very different from Los Angeles. It

cts. I think they're working on a part of the yard, but I could

guys take car

is wasn't new to me because often at our school gymnasium, basketball playe

us activities. His full-sleeve tattoo on his right arm is noticeable, and his tattoo extends to the right sid

dsome. It's the kind of attractiveness that's not just surface level. You really have to find the pe

his damp hair, which obediently followed the dire

irection. At first, his eyes looked expressionles

t my body. I'm wearing a decent dress, but I feel like I'm

undressing me with his eyes, when sudden

ch o

around the room. I wasn't mistaken because som

allen items. They quickly picked them up

I was pressed against the man's body. D

My cheeks turned red when I rea

embarrassment and blurt

ll smelled good despite being sweaty. Is tha

eventually, he laughed too. I rolle

ce

cy. Perhaps she was looking for him and had something for hi

ame i

r mom's looking for you! We thought you weren't here yet. We only saw your c

eded fixing, so I thought I'd break a sweat first. T

ir conversation. Wait, mom? Brot

ere too. Let's go inside, T

ill staring at the man who was now putting on his t-s

widened. He approached me and observed me closely. "M

on't face the beautiful lady with that appearance! You sme

still sm

I couldn't forget that the man glanced at me again before

he introduced me to her husband, Uncle Morgan. I also met their daug

ect me earlier, but I could sense that he

in the dining area wh

e's A

e, making me nervous for no apparent reason. He looked at me, and from

de who I preferred to interact with between the two of them, his brother Taddeo, who keeps

to steal glances at Arcel. I can't read him, and I am not even su

of an angel with a pair of black wings. You can't tell if he's a friend or a foe, if he's a good person or not. Because

ted with him. He's not the one I shoul

lips then back to my body, he then, licked his lips using his tongu

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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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