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Chapter 5

Author: Lianne
The living room fell into a dead silence.

No one spoke. They clearly had not expected me, the girl who always gave in and agreed to everything, to suddenly say something like that.

I did not want to argue with them anymore, so I turned and limped back to my room.

Late that night, lying on my bed, I opened my phone and looked at the calendar.

December 7th.

Only three days left.

Just then, my phone vibrated.

Salvatore was calling.

I answered. "What is it?"

"Irene." His familiar, low voice came through the line. "Sophia once saved my life. She gave me her kidney, so even if you don't agree, I'm still going to have the wedding with her."

Lying there, I felt like something heavy was crushing my chest.

Back then, I was the one who saved him by giving him my kidney.

How did it suddenly become Sophia?

"When you were injured, it was me who saved you. I was the one who gave you my kidney."

I could not hold it in anymore. The truth slipped out.

There was a brief silence on the other end, then Salvatore spoke again. "Irene, after seven years in prison, when did you learn to lie?

"It was Sophia who saved me. Your parents and the doctor can all prove it. I'm really disappointed in you."

I lay on the cold bed, suddenly unable to say a single word.

Eight years ago.

Salvatore was badly injured by a rival family and rushed into surgery. He needed a kidney transplant. Without hesitation, I rushed to get tested.

I was a match.

Without a second thought, I gave him my kidney.

However, all the credit had been given to Sophia, and I could not even prove the truth myself.

After a long time, I finally said, "If you don't believe me, then forget it."

It did not matter anymore, because I had already decided to let him go.

I hung up and closed my eyes, falling into a heavy sleep.

…

The second-to-last day before leaving.

I went to the restaurant for my shift as usual, but this time, I saw Christina sitting inside.

When she saw me in my server uniform, surprise flickered in her eyes. It quickly disappeared, replaced by cold indifference.

"Doesn’t the family give you money? Have you seriously been working here as a server since coming back and embarrassing us?"

I had no idea why she had suddenly shown up. "I didn't steal or rob anyone, so what's so embarrassing about how I earn my money?"

Christina choked on her words.

She stood up. "Mom and Dad are already preparing for Sophia's wedding. I hope you don't upset her again."

She turned to leave, but then her gaze fell on my limp.

For once, there was a hint of concern in her voice.

"Mom and Dad always say you should be able to walk properly. When you have the time, go to the hospital and get your leg checked."

As I watched her walk away, I felt nothing—not warmth, nor gratitude.

When I first returned to the Moretti family, I had been so happy to see my younger sister.

I still remembered her birthday that first year. I had used half a year's wages from my part-time work to buy her a necklace.

She barely glanced at it before passing it to a servant. "What brand is this from? I don't wear cheap things. In the future, please don't buy me random things."

That same day, Sophia gave her a small cake, and Christina was overjoyed. "Sis, you're my real sister! You remembered my birthday and that I love cake."

That was the moment I understood something.

I did not have a sister anymore.

Tomorrow night, I would leave Sicelia.

After finishing my last shift and collecting my pay, I walked out of the restaurant.

A familiar black Lamborghini was parked at the entrance to the plaza.

Before I could step closer, fireworks suddenly lit up the sky over downtown Palemore. Then, countless drones formed words in the night sky.

[SALVATORE LOVES IRENE FOREVER!]

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