Chapter 467

Zoey tugged at Carol's sleeve and complained in a playful tone, "Mom, I didn't mean to hurt Calla. I just feel so useless—like I can't compare to her in anything!"

"To me, both you and your sister are the same," Carol cooed as she reached out to hug Zoey.

Seeing Zoey act childishly while clinging to their mother, Calla was reminded of the past. However, the current Zoey, who still appeared to be the same sweet girl who would cuddle up to their mother, had grown far more complicated.

Calla could no longer read Zoey's thoughts and suddenly found Zoey terrifying. Zoey's fragile exterior concealed a heart that was cold and calculating.

Sensing that the atmosphere was off, Calla had initially wanted to leave. However, Carol held her back, insisting Calla stay as she had already ordered food from a nearby restaurant for a family dinner.

Hearing about the family dinner, Calla felt obligated to stay. For the sake of her mother's idea of a reunion, she braced herself for the evening.

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