Chapter 5 At White's Mansion

"Mother... I don't want to marry that old guy. Please, even if I don't have to study anymore..." Daphne knelt down, begging her mother when they were at home.

"Stop acting, Daphne. Stop crying! I thought you were smart. Why don't you use your brain now? Huh? Your life will be fine, baby... Listen to me. I know better what will be good for you..."

"I don't want it, Mother..." Daphne whined. Rose turned back with her hand falling. She couldn't stop the tears from flowing down both her cheeks.

"I'm so tired, Daphne.. Please.. You're my only hope to get out of this miserable life. What will you do in return for all my sacrifices to raise you? Is this how you're going to repay?"

"But Mother, I can work.."

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In so much fear, Daphne was not in the right frame, leading to a terrible decision she would ever make at her young age.

Daphne strongly decided to leave while her mother was fast asleep. She brought the bag that her mother had packed earlier. She wandered on the road and stumbled everywhere. Her meager money is dwindling with each passing day, but she doesn't mind and has no plan to go back.

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"So what are you planning, my dear brother?" Cara asked Craig when they got back to the Mansion after perceiving their parents' last will.

"What do you think?!"

"I don't know..." Cara shrugged and shook her head.

"Hey! Where are you going?!" Craig cheered as his twin sister stood up.

"I don't know, brother.. anywhere.." It was a shouty answer. Craig was left annoyed and touched by his senses. While Cara was driving her car, it suddenly braked hard.

"What the heck!" She blurted out in shock. She slightly sank on the steering wheel and saw the woman she was about to be run over when she raised her head.

Cara quickly got out of the car. "Hey! Miss.. Are you alright? I'm so sorry.." She said, helping Daphne to stand up.

"I'm fine.." Daphne answered quietly. When she saw Cara's face, she stopped as if stunned by Cara's beauty.

"I'll take you to the hospital.." Cara said as she led Daphne into her car. Daphne was amazed to be able to sit inside.

"Wow!" She couldn't stop herself from being amazed.

"You like it?!" Cara responded with a smile. "Yes. Your car is beautiful, and it's cold.." Daphne was happy to share.

When they arrived at the hospital, they immediately assisted Daphne. Cara did not leave the girl's side until after her wounds were treated.

"Where do you live? I'll drive you home..."

"Do not!" Daphne shouted, to Cara's surprise.

"Huh? Why? I'm going to take you, and by the way, I'm Cara.. and you are?"

"It's Daphne.." She answered, looking away. Daphne focused her eyes on the car window. She considered asking a stranger for help because she looked like an angel. Daphne tilted her head again towards Cara, who was right next to her, busily driving.

"The truth is.. Ahmmm.. I ran away from home.. I'm just a vagabond on the road. I'm looking for a job, but.." She didn't finish what she had to say because her tears started to fall.

"Hey.. Don't cry.. Please. I don't want to see anyone crying.." Cara uttered softly.

Daphne tried to calm herself. She wiped away the tears.

"Ahmm. Okay.. Ah, that's it. I'll take you to my home, then. Will you stay with us while you look for work? Or maybe I can ask my brother so he can help you.."She looked at the road and Daphne.

"Really?!" Daphne didn't notice her hand on Cara's arm. Cara looked at it.

"Ahm, I'm sorry.." Daphne suddenly got rid of it, seeming to be aware of her behavior.

"It's okay.."

"Thank you, Miss Cara." Daphne's eyes widened. She kept smiling with undisguised pleasure.

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"Brother!" Cara shouted after returning to the Mansion. In contrast, Daphne's eyes were busy wandering around the entire area. She was amazed and couldn't believe that there was still a house this big.

"Who is she?!" Craig asked when he saw them.

"Mrs. Jones, my new friend, Daphne. Take care of her, okay? And hmmm, She needs to take a bath, please.. "Ignored Craig's question.

Daphne was suddenly embarrassed to see the grimace on Cara's face. She knew it was about her smell.

She hasn't bathed for days. "You still haven't answered my question, Cara.. What kind of nonsense is this? Huh?! You're adding to my problem.." Craig's forehead showed lines.

"Hmm.." Cara took a deep breath before speaking again.

"I solved your problem, okay.." This answer confused Craig's mind. "And what do you mean by that? Hey! What are you talking about??"

"Yup! You are right, brother, in what you think.. She is your soon-to-be bride.."

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"What have you been doing? Hmm, your smell is fishy. How did Miss Cara stand you so long in the car?!" Daphne suddenly smelled herself. It was only then that she felt shame when she remembered how she and Cara kept in the front seat earlier.

"What are they like?"

"Ah, sir Craig and Miss Cara? They are twins. What beautiful people?! Besides, they are kind. They are FilAm. Their father is American and their mother is Filipina." This explains it. They are near the room where there is a vacancy.

"So, this will serve as your chamber in the meantime.. Then there's a bathroom over there. Possibly you can take a bath yourself, right? I'll leave you here. Just come down when you're ready. We're going to have dinner." The servant explained and left Daphne.

Daphne was once again stunned at what her gazes saw. "The size is terrible. This room is just like our house. They are so rich.." She couldn't stop praising.

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"I don't like what you are trying me to do, Cara. You don't know that girl you brought to the house might be insane. Are you out of your mind? Huh?!"

"Trust me... Everything will be fine.. It's a win-win situation, right.." Cara's bright eyes flashed.

"Everything seems simple to you.. Do you understand your suggestion? You want me to marry a stranger? Fine! Let's say it's possible, but do you think she'll agree? Huh?! It won't work, Cara.."

"Leave it to me.. Let me handle her, okay? What you have to do is go with the flow. When the girl you love comes, then you get a divorce. Simple as that.." Cara stated confidently. On the other hand, Craig seemed to lose his sanity.