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CHAPTER 48- FORCED DECISION
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Rachael was happy, mainly because the young fellow in front of him does not seem to share the same traits as Lydia. One who is discreet and observes calmly can easily see behind Lydia's smile.
"Wow, that is great then. I am Rachael Jenkins, your step-sister,"
Ethan had a mixed expression on his face. He was glad to finally meet his stepsister. His parents even refused to show him her picture as they claimed Rachael was just a visitor.
He never bothered them again as he kept to his quiet life. He has always been an introvert, and none of his words mattered to the family. Sometimes, he even wondered if he was part of the family. But whenever he sees the striking resemblance with his mum, and also his dad's words that portrayed that he used to behave like him while he was his age, he just decided to keep his life a quiet one, with her older sister being the celebrity of the ho
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