Chapter 7: Everyone Is ActingJoseph Oliver stared at me in surprise for three seconds, then hurriedly stood up and approached with a bright, friendly smile.He quickly stepped forward and pulled me into an emotional embrace.“Oh, my beloved daughter! We have finally found you!”I stood still within his arms. Even though I knew this warmth was only a fleeting moment, that the loving gaze and warm words were not truly meant for me, for a few brief seconds, I deceived myself into believing it was real.But right after that, I forced myself to wake up from that warm illusion.The reality I knew would never change, betrayal, I would not allow it to happen again.My mother, Stella Oliver, also immediately stepped forward and took my hand, her eyes filling with tears. Her hands trembled slightly as she held mine, gently stroking my hair as she spoke.“Thank you for growing up so well and becoming so beautiful. Truly my daughter, you must have suffered so much.”The two of them performed a s
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