Chapter 10

Chapter 10

When Benedict stepped onto the platform, his gaze casually flicked over his two sisters.

For a brief monem, a trace of hesitation passed through his mind. That as soon as his eyes men Sophie's, filled with hopeful anticipation, the doubt melted away in an instant, replaced by a resigned smile.

"Well, I suppose she can't really blame us. Eliza just isn't... well, lovable. Her jealousy makes it impossible for her to even stand Sophie," he thought to himself, shaking his head.

Benedict didn't linger any longer. He walked straight past Eliza, handing the flowers in his hand to Sophie without a second thought

Behind him, Dylan, Matthew, Anthony-basically the entire Stonor family-followed suit, offering their flowers to Sophie.

It was like a scene from another life. Eliza, standing alone, while Sophie was surrounded by flowers and well wishes.

Eliza didn't even flinch. She'd seen this coming, so there was no point in holding onto any hope.

the others who handed over just one flower, Caleb came

few of these for your birthday.

she looked around at everyone. "Thank you,

some lovingly ruffling her hair, others handing over carefully

jostled by the crowd and accidentally took a step

he turned to look at her, seeing that she hadn't gotten a single flower, a smirk appeared on his face. "Don't get too jealous now. Sophie's getting all these flowers because she's sweet and

had even a bit of her goodness, maybe you'd have gotten one too. You should

smile, one that lacked any warmth. Thanks for the concern, Dylan. But

even wait for Dylan's

wasted far too much time here. The only reason she was still standing around was to

in handing out thowers, as if he'd forgotten all about his important matter. Eliza was getting

since the ceremony is over and it looks like no one

home"

was leaving, he turned around sharply. "Hold up! You're not going anywhere. I've still got something to

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