"Alright, I'm willing!" Vanessa nodded vigorously.

To the uninformed, she might seem like a caring sister looking out for her younger brother.

But only those who truly knew her deeds could understand her vileness and repugnance.

"When my adoptive parents wake up, that's when you'll rise from their bedside."

Kelly, hearing Jocelyn's added condition, felt a headache brewing from the anger.

"Are you out of your mind? Why should Mommy kneel to them?"

Vanessa held Kelly's hand, her eyes tinged with sorrow: "It was Uncle Leopold who made the mistake, and Mommy should bear the consequences with him."

"I just... have some things I want to say, Papa was sincere...