In my previous life, Benji and his family had helped my dad and me countless times, and his daughter, Carmen, was no exception.So I said, "She's a really good person—helpful, loyal, and principled. Sometimes she even feels like a heroine from a novel."My dad asked, "So, who do you think is better—her or Chloe?"I raised an eyebrow. My dad had never asked a question like this before. Maybe he wanted to distract me from any lingering hurt over Chloe.Without hesitation, I replied, "There's no comparison. Carmen is upright, and you can tell her family raised her well. She's more cultured and sensible, and incredibly smart. I've read some of her proposals—her ideas are things I would never think of. I really admire her…"Suddenly, a soft chuckle sounded from behind me.I tensed, then slowly turned around.Carmen was leaning casually against the doorframe of my dad's office, one hand holding a folder, the other twirling the tip of her long hair. A lingering smile played on her lips
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