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Austin’s pov. “Why did your mother claim she stole it then?” I had to ask her this question because what I saw was not corresponding to what she said. Brielle faced her mum, “ that’s because Mum was not aware! I wanted to keep it a secret.” Then she turned to me and whispered, “ you wouldn’t want to ruin my image which will ruin our family ties and you know your Dad won’t like that.” I swallowed hard.Next, Brielle grabbed Emery’s arm like she was helpless, her mouth forming an inverted U. “Emery, I’m sorry for the misunderstanding . When Mum saw you in the dress , she naturally assumed the worst; I was confused when everyone started yelling and I…i…I panicked!” “Oh my darling!” Celestine intervened, pulling Brielle into a hug. “I knew you were far too sweet-natured to pull such a vile stunt, it was a misunderstanding ; I acted harshly out of the protective instincts I have for my daughter.” “A misunderstanding?” I scoffed as I threw Celestine the question with emphasis on the

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Brielle’s pov.With mum’s question, I confirmed that she heard everything. My fingers trembled in as I tugged at my clothes and my ears flushed red. “Mom…it’s just a prank. Uhmm…a random stalker.” I faked a smile on my face as I scrambled towards her with my hands outstretched , but she took a staggering step backward like my touch burned.“Do not lie to me, Brielle,” Mom raged with a cracked voice. She gripped her own chest, struggling for breath as she stared down at my stomach. “You lied to everyone that the pregnancy was for Lucas. The entire alliance was secured because of this pregnancy. I can’t believe you lied to me…your own mother.” What was I supposed to do? I had to find a way to be in this family’s favour. “Mom….” I grabbed my mom’s hands and held it tightly when she tried to grip away. With tears streaming from my eyes not because I felt remorse, but because I was terrified that the world I'd carefully built was falling apart, I called her attention . “Mom, please,li

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