My father had recently updated his estate documents to protect the children.
Jack and Martha had discovered this.
They believed that if they controlled the twins’ legal arrangements, they could gain access to money and property.
I looked at Jack.
“Was anything real? Did you ever love me?”
His eyes filled with tears.
“Emily, I swear things changed. At first, it was supposed to be a simple arrangement. But then I fell in love with you.”
I shook my head.
“Love doesn’t require lying about who you are.”
He reached for my hand.
I stepped away.
“Don’t touch me.”
The Night Everything Changed
That night, Daniel arranged for me to leave the farmhouse.
But before we could go, Martha entered the room carrying a small suitcase.
“Emily, please. Don’t make a mistake you’ll regret.”
I stared at her.
“What mistake?”
She lowered her voice.
“You’re about to destroy your children’s family.”
