The two of them exchanged a few more words before Matthew ended the call. However, he did not bother informing Cillian of Lucy's situation out of pettiness. Since Cillian did not take good care of Lucy, Matthew maliciously let Cillian worry unnecessarily for a while.

With peace of mind, Matthew closed his eyes and rested for a while. Meanwhile, Lucy spent the night wide awake, staring at the ceiling.

Seemingly struck by a thought, Lucy got up and walked to the large dressing mirror.

'I should be plenty stimulated right now, right?' Lucy thought as she carefully lifted her pajamas.

She twisted her body to look at her back in the mirror. Though it was not obvious, she could discern the feather-shaped birthmark on her back.

Lucy murmured to herself, "So it's true..."

It was the second time she learned about this revelation, yet her emotions were still as calm as the first time. There was even a hint of relief and understanding as if a burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

Since she was a kid, she always had to give in to Luna. Whenever Luna was unhappy, she would be scolded for not being a good sister.

Whenever Luna wanted something, Lucy had to obediently let her have it, even if it meant giving up something she cherished.

she thought her parents were just showing

continued being nice to her younger sister, her parents would surely notice. Now,

matter how hard she tried to fit into

the eldest daughter of the Quinn family in front of others, she would always be met with disdain and

pretend. Luna was the cherished pearl of the family, while Lucy was nothing more

someone wanted to seek favors from the Quinn family,

absurd. Lucy could not help but sneer. Well, it was for the best. She could just cut ties with the

time to settle all the debts she owed

There was no sadness in her heart, only a calm calculation on how to deal

she pondered, she suddenly realized something. Wait a minute, she was already considered dead

family anymore. She did not expect being 'dead' to

thought, almost feeling like she was in a

"Who is it?"

stood cautiously at the doorway, peering through the hole. A gentle female voice came from

"Velda, are you asleep?"

Juliana. Lucy quickly opened the door and was greeted by her warm

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