Chapter 1029

When Eliza made that statement, the atmosphere in the living hall grew colder than ever before.

Susan's face lost all color as she stared at Eliza. Then, she looked at Benjamin. "She doesn't know what she's saying. Don't believe her, Benjamin. I didn't go to your sister's annex today. Plus, I wouldn't set it on fire even if I was there. I wouldn't," Susan insisted, a painful expression on her face.

However, Benjamin was right. She was the one who set that annex on fire.

All these years, that building was a brutal reminder of who she was. It reminded her that no matter how much she did, she would never amount to the daughter they longed to find.

She was the one who had lived with this family all these years. She had worked hard to do so much for everyone. She didn't understand why they couldn't forget that long-lost girl.

Every new year, they would visit that annex. Despite the love she received, she was never permitted to enter. It seemed her presence would taint the very air wit