A few days later, Serena was at the Collins family mansion for a family dinner. That evening, the Collins residence seemed busier than usual. The lights lining the driveway were brightly lit. Her father typically only turned them on when welcoming important guests. The first thing Serena noticed was the row of luxury cars neatly parked in front of the main entrance. "Did someone important come over? Probably Father's business associates," she murmured. As soon as the grand doors opened, Claudia, her stepmother, greeted her with a smile that felt painfully fake. It was so unnatural that Serena almost frowned. "Serena, dear. You're finally home. Your father has been waiting for you," Claudia said gently, as if she were a loving mother. Serena paused for a moment. She almost wanted to laugh. Claudia rarely, if ever, greeted her like that. Normally, the woman only spoke to her when necessary, often in a haughty tone that made Serena reluctant to respond. "Yes, Mother," Serena rep
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