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.

Rhea’s education and career, given her gifts and assistance over the years, he hadn’t truly

Shera affirmed his suspicions.

I never imagined my sister could be

my attempts to return. Two months ago, my surveillance was somewhat lax, with only one person overseeing me. When she entered to

“Marcus,

solace in Marcus’s arms

single day. Have you missed me?”

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pitiable state, Marcus gently pushed her away, rising

that. Nonetheless, I want to reiterate what I said

trip abroad, he had encountered Shera. At the time, she was distributing bread

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

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