CHLOE'S POV"Chloe, I am warning you, if you embarrass me in front of your uncle's family this week, I swear to God you won't like the consequences."My mother’s voice nagged in my ear the moment the engine of our SUV cut off in the long, paved driveway. She turned around from the front seat, giving both me and my stepsister her usual stern, maternal glare. "We are staying here for an entire week. That means no attitude, no loud music, and absolutely no drama. Am I clear?"Lily, sitting right next to me in her pristine pastel dress, put on her sweetest, most angelic smile. "Don't worry, Mom," she cooed softly. "I'll be on my absolute best behavior. You know you can trust me."I practically choked on the overwhelming stench of her fakeness, rolling my eyes as I leaned back against the leather seat. I wasn't here to play happy family, and I certainly wasn't here to listen to Lily suck up to our parents. I was here for one very specific, very forbidden reason."See, Chloe?" Mom snapped
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