Zachary’s eyes flashed with a touch of darkness. He paused for a moment and placed several photos in front of Lena.

Lena froze, her gaze fixed on a face identical to hers in the photos. It felt as if a lightning bolt had struck her, instantly silencing her turbulent thoughts.

“Her name is Sasha Harding,” Zachary said in a hushed tone. “She’s your younger twin sister.”

“T-Twin sister?” Lena could hardly believe what she was hearing.

Zachary looked at her and chuckled. “Madame Krys never mentioned this to you, did she?”

Lena shook her head in bewilderment.

She had always believed she was alone in the world. After Krystal’s death, she thought she had no family left. The revelation of a twin sister, sharing her blood and bearing her exact likeness, was beyond her wildest imagination.

“When Madame Krys gave birth to both of you, it was out of wedlock, with no names or status,” Zachary explained gently. “At the time, she had a questionable reputation and constantly feared arrest. She couldn’t keep both of you with her, so she left your fate to chance, flipping a coin.”

to Zachary’s words felt

stayed with her. “But you,

and sent money every month. She chose to hide you in that remote village because it was nearly cut off from the outside world,

stunned before she managed a wry smile. “Did you think

“You didn’t… live well

eyes welled up slightly as she forced a self-deprecating

sent most of the

money… which

but also had sinister intentions. Growing up, Lena had never had enough to eat or proper clothing. Her childhood was bleak, much like the ever-present

didn’t want to discuss all this with Zachary. She didn’t want to revisit the scars

now?” Lena looked at him, her fearless

suddenly found himself unable to utter,

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