Shera sobbed as she explained, “I understand your astonishment, but it’s really me. I survived the car accident, albeit with severe injuries. Rhea, driven by personal motives, sent me abroad and orchestrated the cremation of another person’s body. She believed that my disappearance would make you more inclined to be with her.”

Marcus gestured for her to come inside.

“Let’s go inside.

Shera seated herself on the sofa, her nerves visibly frayed.

With a somber expression, Marcus poured her a glass of warm water before taking a seat.

“Are you saying that Rhea imprisoned you overseas? She wanted everyone to believe you were dead?”

He had considered Rhea to be merely spoiled, but he didn’t think she’d be capable of something so cruel.

and career, given her gifts and assistance over the years,

Shera affirmed his suspicions.

I never imagined my sister could

basement, a life worse than death. I wanted to escape, but I was closely watched, Still, I never ceased my attempts to return. Two months ago, my surveillance was somewhat lax, with only

“Marcus, I’m

sought solace in Marcus’s

every single day. Have you

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her away, rising to his feet and

car accident, but I hadn’t foreseen your involvement. I apologize for that. Nonetheless, I want to reiterate

he had encountered Shera. At the time, she was distributing bread to homeless children in the square. He

altruism didn’t garner a favorable response. A native man approached, kicked her down, and robbed her of

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