Chapter 0338

I continue staring at Emma in shock. When Mother said that she’s been in a depressing state, I didn’t think it would be this bad.

She looked nothing like her old self. She did try to dress up, or maybe Mother tried forcing her to dress up, and even though her black pair of jeans, navy blue halter top, and a pair of wedge sandals looked nice, they did nothing to improve her appearance.

Her face was ashen; her glorious blonde mane now looked greasy and thinning. Her cheek bones were also pronounced, but not in a good way, and she looked like she had lost a lot of weight.

“Oh my God,” mom whispers next to me.

We take a step forward. I wasn’t really sure what to do. I didn’t know whether to welcome them or just avoid them.

Mom takes the initiative and leads me towards them. They both turn and look at us.

“Welcome,” I murmur, feeling completely awkward.

Kate smiles at me, but when her eyes fall on mom and she looks at her protective hand around my waist, her happiness dims a little bit.

she replies, her tone just as soft and awkward as mine

her staring at me. I almost gasp as more shock hits me. Where her blue eyes were once lively, now they are dull. As if life and the will to live had

or anger in her gaze as she looked at me. Actually, there was nothing. She seemed to be in

why, because I don’t think I’ve ever been in her shoes, but I kind of understand

the guests haven’t arrived yet, but there are some already there,” Mom

her head and guides her daughter. She wasn’t a stranger at this house, so

Mom says in sympathy after both of them have

right, though. Parts of me feel like I’ve been there before, but

to distract myself, I stare around the house. The

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like I was living in Emma’s shadow,

I completely forgot about it. Now, I wonder if

Right now, it doesn’t even matter.

go and mingle with the rest; I’ll call Noah down, and we’ll invite the guests.”

before squeezing my hand and leaving. I quickly headed up the stairs and called an excited Noah. When we get down, we find Rowan standing near the

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