Chapter 45

As Evelyn arrived at her father's house, she stood outside for a while, nostalgia enveloping her. It had been six years since she had left this house, and now, standing there, a wave of emotion washed over her

Memories of her time living there, the happy

uppy moments with her father and stepmother, surged through her mind. However, Sandra's presence in

those memories dampened the warmth.

That sly bitch! She cursed inwardly, knowing she was going to see her there.

Taking a deep breath, Evelyn reminded herself to stay as far away from Sandra as possible. She couldn't afford to lose her cool, especially since she was already in a bad mood.

She stepped inside the living room, the familiar scent of home greeting her instantly. Even with the decorations hanging around the house, she could still see that the house hadn't changed much, and a pang of sadness mixed with comfort filled her.

the music coming from the backyard where guests who had

and the moment she got there, the first person

Sandra.

averted her gaze quickly only for her eyes to meet

neither of them made any move to approach the other since they were still mad at each other and waiting for who to apologize first. Claire who had been talking to her husband but noticed he was

parents enough to come say hello," Eric muttered with displeasure as he looked away from Evelyn. Without a second thought, Claire ignored her husband and walked over to Evelyn to welcome her. I'm glad you made it!" Claire said as she hugged Evelyn "Isn't that your sister?" Sandra's companion asked,

together when she observed how they both seemed happy to see each other, unlike the way Evelyn had treated her so coldly. "Happy Anniversary, Mom," Evelyn

release that news?" Claire asked with a frown. While they were still talking. Sandra observed them with a

there something she was missing! Had Evelyn seen her mom since she came back? But if so, how? And why didn't her mother mention it? Sandra mused as she decided to go join them, but when she saw them heading towards her father, she

time to hear Evelyn congratulating their father.

think so considering your actions. As far as I'm concerned, you're here as a guest, so I will treat you as one. When you recognize me as

to

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