Then Avery sat beside me, making it look to outsiders like we were very close sisters.

Only I knew what Avery whispered in my ear.

"So what? Dad, Mom, Darren, and Jayden will all be mine from now on."

"And Jayden said I look much better in this dress than you ever did."

After saying this, Avery smiled and left my side, cheerfully saying, "Sister, could you please get me a bottle of water? I’m a bit thirsty."

Not wanting to see Avery any longer, I nodded with a strained expression.

"Alright."

To my surprise, as I was on my way back, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my...