Before Keira could finish her sentence, Erin walked over, interrupting her. "Actually, what she's trying to say is that I'm a pretty good person. Mary, mind treating me like a bestie too from now on?"

Mary blinked in confusion. "Huh?"

She glanced over at Keira, her expression puzzled.

Keira furrowed her brows and tightened her jaw.

Erin smiled slightly. "Alright, now that's settled. Ellis is waiting for you... Mary, you better head over."

Once again, Mary looked back at Keira.

Keira was about to say something when Mary suddenly leaned in close to her ear. "Keera, I don't care who you are. I only know one thing—you'll always be my best friend."

Keira was momentarily stunned.

Mary smiled at her, then patted her on the shoulder. "I'll see you later."

Keira nodded.

Once Mary walked away, Keira let out a bitter smile.

Of course.

Mary and Keera had been childhood best friends. Keira had been impersonating her sister for so long. How could Mary not have noticed something was off?

Was she just fooling herself?

Or maybe Mary knew Keera had her secrets but understood that everything Keira was doing was for Keera's sake? So, she pretended not to notice?

As Keira was lost in thought, Erin stepped closer and asked, "You're not actually thinking of telling her the truth, are you?"

to look

sighed. "Why are you so emotional? You can't just do whatever comes to mind. What if Mary finds out you're not Keera and starts keeping her distance? What if this affects the Davis family's support? You need to think about the bigger picture. Don't be

Keira didn't respond.

Erin sighed again. "I can't believe

Keira stayed silent.

shook her head and walked away. Not long after, Charles came up to her. "Erin,

took on a mischievous tone. "The food here is

Keira sighed.

situation, nothing could ever

bitterly, shaking

then, Uncle Olsen came over and pointed toward the

tied up and had been kneeling in front of

After all, it was an unspoken truth: with the passing of old Mrs. Horton, the future of the Horton

lowered her head and spoke quietly, "He nearly strangled

a pause, he said, "This was Lewis's decision? Grandma was on her deathbed, and he still used the

him. "It wasn't his idea. Grandma arranged

moment, then huffed. "In that case, he's being

objected, "No, that's not true. There are some lines you just don't cross.

a wave of warmth through Uncle Olsen. "I'm… I'm

him, confused. "Of course.

remember, your mom is your most important line. If you ever have to choose between me and your mom, you better choose her!

Keira nodded firmly.

the most important person in her heart. Nothing could

family stayed behind after the ceremony ended. After all, old Mrs. Horton had been Uncle Olsen's elder, so

guests who had come

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