"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.

intended to be his sister anyway," Josie

be considered a

her son, her chest heaving. "We've pampered and spoiled you since young. That's why you turned out like this! You must apologize to her no matter who

constricting his chest, leaving him suffocated by its weight. However, Claudia was adamant. Responding with biting sarcasm, he quipped, “I apologize for my pettiness. Our abode is vast enough to entertain guests.

accentuated the last name with

childish jabs only served to exacerbate Josie's pounding

his morning run, his brow glistening with sweat. It was clear he

approached Josie cheerfully. "You're up early,

sip of her coffee, setting it down gently. "I'm not really

salad then. You should have something to eat

clearly bending over

of Zach's mouth as he observed the

turned his attention to Zach, offering a casual

frustrated, Zach raised his voice.

laced with intimidation. "What's with this ruckus early in

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