Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

Chapter 5

My nails dug so deep into my palms I felt warm blood dripping down

“I’ve done nothing wrong. Why the hell should I apologiz

“You’re the ones who should be groveling”

Disappointment washed over Lorian’s face. “Sybia, when did you become like this? Torre completely on of control!”

Before I could respond, Mr. Lancelot stepped forward to help him up.

“Take Jocelyn to the hospital. I’ll deal with this here.”

Lorian scooped Jocelyn up like she weighed nothing and carried her out Mom trailed behind M.. Lancelot, apologizing meekly.

Six years of what I thought was love vanished in that single mOMELL

I grabbed my packed suitcase and checked into a hotel

Before leaving, I ripped out the camera hidden in my teddy bear and mailed in to Lorian.

According to my calculations, he’d receive it right on his wedding day.

I thought my exit would finally end this sick charade. But that night, Lorian bombarded me with texts.

favor pretending for the wedding You hurt her, but I only asked you to apologize so my dad wouldn’t get suspicious. Don’t read too much into it.”

the wedding. Be a good girl. I’m your brother, and that will never

whole performance wasn’t for

all

my complete disappearance would

days,

Neither did he.

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was busy with wedding prep, picking out jewelry for

never got the gift

Jocelyn a yacht–to take her

the morning of the wedding, I called

directing Ewan and

playing it the second she walks in.

this? Once that video starts playing, there’s no taking it

years for this day. And keep an eye on her

a scene.”

he finally remembered the phone call

to pick