Ares guides me down the stairs. I felt both anxious and inquisitive. I was uncertain about what to anticipate or how to respond. Since my arrival, it is been an emotional whirlwind. I am still processing everything I have discovered about my and Cassandra's history, as well as the fact that my own aunt attempted to take my life.

Regardless of all that has transpired, it is now clear that Cassandra is the daughter of Carlos and Jenna. Cassandra is likely to request a paternity test, but based on all that Alyssa revealed, I was confident that the results would confirm it. As we descend the stairs, all eyes are...