Zachary's eyes flashed with a touch of darkness. He paused for a moment and placed several photos in front of Lena.

Lena froze, her gaze fixed on a face identical to hers in the photos. It felt as if a lightning bolt had struck her, instantly silencing her turbulent thoughts.

"Her name is Sasha Harding," Zachary said in a hushed tone. "She's your younger twin sister."

"T-Twin sister?" Lena could hardly believe what she was hearing.

Zachary looked at her and chuckled. "Madame Krys never mentioned this to you, did she?"

Lena shook her head in bewilderment.

She had always believed she was alone in the world. After Krystal's death, she thought she had no family left. The revelation of a twin sister, sharing her blood and bearing her exact likeness, was beyond her wildest imagination.

"When Madame Krys gave birth to both of you, it was out of wedlock, with no names or status," Zachary explained gently. "At the time, she had a questionable reputation and constantly feared arrest. She couldn't keep both of you with her, so she left your fate to chance, flipping a coin."

Zachary's words felt like

"Sasha stayed with her. "But you, Lenny... You

and sent money every month. She chose to hide you in that remote village because it was nearly cut off from the outside world, making it difficult to find. You know what she did for a living. If the police ever

before she managed a wry smile. "Did you think that little

live

welled up slightly as she forced a self-deprecating

sent most of

most of the money... which

only embezzled her money but also had sinister intentions. Growing up, Lena had never had enough to eat or proper clothing. Her childhood was bleak, much like the ever-present fog

this with Zachary. She didn't

from me now?" Lena looked at him, her fearless gaze

himself unable to utter, "I

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