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Ryan gave Lily a quick glance before speaking up. “I have to head to the office…”

“Alright… I’ll see you soon. Brother Ryan. Love you, bye,” Rose replied sweetly.

As he ended the call. Ryan looked at Lily with an apologetic expression. I’m really sorry, Lily, but I need to

leave now.”

“Oh… Was that from work?” she asked, her voice curious.

“Yeah, there’s an urgent meeting, and I have to be there,” he explained.

She smiled as she walked him to the door. “It’s fine… I understand. Work is important.”

“Take care of yourself. I’ll visit again soon. Bye!” he said as he stepped out.

“Bye…” she waved with a polite smile, though secretly thinking. Please don’t come back anytime soon….

Once the door was shut, Lily felt a sense of relief. Just then, Mia stepped out, her face a mix of confusion and disbelief, which was almost comical. Lily struggled to suppress a laugh.

“Is Ryan your boyfriend?” Mia asked, raising an eyebrow.

shrugged nonchalantly.

“Wait, isn’t Ryan already

to the couch, her concern clear. “Lily, what is going on? I don’t understand. Ryan, you, Rose…

to know she had such a caring friend. She sighed, knowing it was time

won’t

course, I won’t,” Mia replied earnestly. “But only tell me if you’re ready. Don’t force yourself to share if it’s too

my sister, Lily said

been reborn, but shared everything else–how she had been treated, all the

gasp echoed in the room, and she couldn’t hide the anger building up inside her. “How can parents treat their child

like a servant? Why? Both of you

lips curled into a bitter

an orphan, Sister Mia. I’m not their real daughter.

decided to raise.”

you hate them so much,” she said,

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truth. All their actions were right in. front of me, and yet I let them continue to hurt me. I allowed them to

Sister Mia

pain. It made Mia feel protective of her, especially knowing she had been

you don’t need to carry it with you anymore. You deserve all the happiness in the world, and I hope

felt a warmth spread through her chest at Mia’s words. She smiled, reassured that she had someone. who truly cared

head. “You’re not alone anymore. I’ll

finally had an older sister who would look out for

Lily,” Mia added, her tone light and teasing, “I had no idea you were a fashion designer too! That dress you made is incredible.” She pinched Lily’s nose

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