“Zach Olsen!” A sharp female voice sliced through the air, halting Zach’s words mid- sentence. He paused, his eyes shifting from Josie to Claudia. Dressed in her nightgown, Claudia stood at the entrance of the elevator, her expression impassive but her tone filled with anger.

Zach’s lips formed a pout. “Mother, I didn’t say anything inappropriate.”

Claudia approached him directly, her voice stern. “Apologize.”

“What are you-” Zach began, but Claudia interrupted firmly.

“I insist that you apologize to your sister!”

The term “sister” hit Josie and Zach like a bolt from the blue, leaving them both momentarily stunned.

Zach fixed his gaze on Josie, his disbelief evident. “Her? My sister? Mother, I could never bring myself to call her that in this lifetime.”

He had barely finished his sentence when Claudia’s hand connected with his cheek in a resounding slap. Zach recoiled, his expression a mixture of shock and disbelief. “You hit me for her sake. It appears you’re determined to acknowledge this girl as your daughter. But what about me? Am I not your son?”

Josie was caught off guard by Claudia’s determination, her brow furrowing in response.

never intended to be

considered a double

since young. That’s why you turned out like this! You must

of frustration constricting his chest, leaving him suffocated by its weight. However, Claudia was adamant. Responding with biting sarcasm, he quipped, “I apologize for my

the last name with deliberate

jabs only served to exacerbate Josie’s pounding

his morning run, his brow glistening with sweat. It

to Zach’s presence, Mark approached Josie cheerfully. “You’re up early, Leanne. What can I

sip of her coffee, setting it down gently. “I’m not really

salad then. You should have something to eat to stay healthy,” Mark insisted, his tone gentle

was clearly bending over backward to please

twitch pulled at the corner of Zach’s mouth as he observed the exchange. Unable to

attention to Zach, offering a casual acknowledgment.

increasingly frustrated, Zach raised his

abruptly, his voice now laced with intimidation.

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