Carla's POV

As I sit down beside Cara, my heart starts pounding with anxiety. Lucian's piercing gaze is fixed on me, his eyes demanding answers. I try to find my voice, but it eludes me, leaving me stammering and speechless.

"Why are you so bothered about Julie?" Lucian's voice is steady, yet there's a hint of vulnerability in his eyes.

"Carla deserves to know the truth, Lucian. Julie... she's your sister." Cara takes a deep breath, her expression filled with guilt.

My jaw drops, and my heart plummets into my stomach. Julie, the one person who seemed to haunt Lucian's every move, is his sister? The pieces of the puzzle...