“Good observation.” Ethan’s low voice suddenly became cold.

Although there was no superfluous expression on his face, Kylie could see right through him; he was unpleasant.

What had she said to turn him against her?

The man continued to eat without making eye contact with Kylie. He could enjoy his dish, but now, Kylie couldn’t.

Absent-minded, the fork dangled from her mouth, as her mind went back in time, to ten years before.

***

When Kylie’s mother passed away, and her stepmother, Alice Davis, entered the house, Kylie didn’t merely lose maternal love, but paternal love as well.

Laurence didn’t treat her well, no matter how hard she worked in...