I said all of this to make our parents face reality. But instead of accepting it, they turned on me. Seeing that I was unharmed and standing there, they went wild. They accused me of everything.
"This was all Esmeray's plan! It has nothing to do with Essie! She wanted to marry into a wealthy family and made us do this. Please, let the three of us go and take your revenge on Esmeray instead!"
I stood there, feeling stunned as I listened to their words. Any last trace of affection I had for this family was completely destroyed.
To them, the family only consisted of the three of them. I was never truly part of it.
I couldn't hold back anymore. "Who was the one who wanted to marry into a wealthy family? Who was the one who thought they looked like Mrs. Stewart and started daydreaming?
"I warned you three that Julian Stewart isn't a fool, and rich people aren't as blind as you think. They can uncover everything!"
"Shut up!" my dad shouted instinctively. "You wretched child, what right