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Aría continued , “ By chance , we got to know each other . She’s staying with me now and will continue to do so . As her biological sister , I thought you
should know . ”
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She paused , then added , “ You two don’t have any real bond , so if you’re not comfortable reuniting with her , that’s fine . She’s doing well now . ”
Silvía sat there in stunned silence , struggling to process everything . Aria didn’t rush her – she simply waited , giving her time to take it all in.
After what felt like an eternity , Silvia finally found her voice , her tone uncertain . “ We’re practically strangers … Would she even want to accept me ? ”
It was precisely because the Saxon family treated her so well that their own flesh – and – blood daughter , Aría , seemed all the more pitiable by comparison .
Though she wasn’t their blood , the Saxon family had given her unconditional love . She could never go against their wishes .
Even if Joseph arranged a marriage prospect for her , even if she detested the man , she still couldn’t refuse .
She had no choice but to follow the path laid out by the Saxon family . If she refused , she’d be seen as someone who bit the hand that fed her .
Silvia was like a bird in a cage – how could she not envy the hawk soaring free ?
Everything Aria had , she earned through her own efforts . Silvia’s heart swelled with both admiration and envy . ‘ Aria’s truly free – unshackled by anyone’s expectations . ‘
Silvia couldn’t hate . She’d received the Saxon family’s love and affection , so it was only fair to lose something in return .
Now that she got to know she had a biological sister , the initial shock quickly gave way to irrepressible joy .
‘ I have family after all . I’m not alone , Silvia thought , a wave of relief washing over her .
‘ Maybe this is my chance to break free from the arranged marriage . ‘
Aria gazed at her quietly and said , “ Her name is Pearl Saxon . She took my last name . ”
“ Pearl , ” Silvia repeated softly , her eyes welling up with emotion . “ Thank you for telling me , Aria . ”
‘ If I were Aria , ‘ Silvia thought , ‘ I could never face the person who took my life without resentment .’
Yet she had never seen even a trace of hatred in Aria’s eyes .
Aria gave her a meaningful look and asked , “ Do you want to see Pearl right now , or should we schedule another time ? ”
Silvia said , “ I’m free now , Aria . Would this be a good time for you ? ”
“ Now works . Let’s go , ” Aria said .
Silvia flashed a gentle smile and picked up several bags beside her . When Aria looked over , she explained with a hint of shyness , “ These are some desserts I made myself – so you can try them . ”
“ Mm . Thanks , ” Aria said .
‘ Silvia didn’t know about Pearl before coming here , ‘ Aria thought . ‘ So these treats … were they meant for me ? ‘
Aria shot Silvia a subtle glance , catching the unusual spark of joy that had just flashed in her eyes .
‘ Hope things won’t let her down , ‘ Aria thought .
Standing before the door , Silvia nervously clutched the bags . ‘ If Pearl chose to stay with Aria , she must really like her , ‘ she thought anxiously .
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‘ Aria and I are polar opposites . I’m not sure if Pearl will accept someone like me .
“ Let me take those ,” Aria said , taking the bags from her and opening the door .
Hearing the commotion , Lily and Pearl emerged from their room .
Pearl’s face bore needle marks and was smeared with green ointment , making one side look a bit unsettling .
The moment the sisters locked eyes , a tear slipped down Silvia’s cheek – her heart twisted with guilt and regret .
‘ My sister … ‘ Silvia opened her mouth , but the words caught in her throat – she couldn’t say a thing .
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The moment she learned she had a sister , her first instinct was , ‘ This could be my way out of the arranged marriage . Instantly , she berated herself – how could I even think that? What kind of sister am I ? ‘
“ Pearl … ” Silvia choked out , her voice trembling .
Silvia stared at Pearl , the striking resemblance between them sending a sharp pain through her chest . Staggering forward , she threw her arms around Pearl and sobbed , “ I’m so sorry . Please forgive me . ”
Aria watched the two sisters embrace , feeling no regret about bringing Silvia there . Still , she believed some things needed to be made clear upfront .
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