My chest tightened sharply, like something inside me had been stabbed.In the living room, Fiona was holding Cecilia, laughing as they played with toys.Vincent stood beside them, watching with a warm, indulgent smile.They looked like a real family, and I was the outsider.Fiona noticed me and smiled."Hey, Daisy, you're here."She held Cecilia a little closer, her eyes full of open challenge and confidence."Thanks again for giving me your perfume formulas. That calming fragrance works so well. Even the Pack Council President personally praised me."Samantha walked out of the kitchen holding baked heart pastries. She nodded in approval."Daisy, you did the right thing giving Fiona those formulas. She'll refine them and become a world-famous perfumer."I pressed my lips together. My voice came out rough."Mom, since that's the case, I still have another gift for Fiona."I waved Cecilia over.She hesitated and didn't move.Fiona gently patted her head."Go on."It felt
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