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I blinked, the corner of my mouth lifting slightly.
I’d warned her. False accusations always come back around.
“Celeste! What’s wrong?” Dad and Mom rushed forward in a panic. “Why are you throwing up like that p>
I stayed where I was, tilting my head.
“Wow,” I said lightly. “You’re getting sick so suddenly-it almost looks like morning sickness p>
The air froze for a few seconds.
“What are you talking about p>
Celeste shrieked, as if I’d gravely insulted her.
“I don’t even have a boyfriend! How could I possibly be pregnant p>
“You can’t just accuse me because you-because you’ve made questionable choices yourself p>
She burst into tears, trembling as if deeply wronged.
Dad’s expression darkened immediately.
“Arden, how dare you spread that kind of disgusting rumor about your sister p>
“Where are your manners p>
Mom looked at me with clear disappointment.
“That’s enough, Arden. You’ve gone too far p>
“Celeste has never had men around her. How could she be pregnant p>
I blinked again, feigning innocence.
“I was just making a casual remark p>
“But she’s clearly not feeling well. Maybe we should call a doctor-just to be safe p>
“No p>
Celeste blurted it out, then quickly covered her mouth, coughing softly. Her eyes flickered with panic.
“I just ate something bad. I’ll be fine after resting p>
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As she spoke, she leaned weakly into Mom’s arms.
Dad and Mom immediately supported her, hurrying her back into the house.
I watched their retreating figures, thoughtful.
Her reaction didn’t feel right. It was almost as if she already knew p>
Curiosity sparked instantly.
I followed them inside and joined them around her bed.
“Celeste, I’m really worried,” I said gently. “I’ve already called a doctor. They’ll be here soon p>
“If it’s nothing, great. But if it’s something, it’s better to know early. That way Dad and Mom won’t worry p>
Hearing my words, Dad and Mom both looked relieved.
Celeste, on the other hand, went pale. She whimpered and buried herself in Mom’s arms.
“Mom… I don’t want to see a doctor p>
Mom stroked her back sympathetically, about to respond-
“That won’t be necessary p>
A low voice cut in from the doorway.
Julian stepped into the room.
He looked me up and down from head to toe, open disdain in his eyes.
“So you’re Arden,” he said flatly. “I’ll make this clear. Blood or not, Celeste is my only sister p>
“Her business isn’t yours to interfere with p>
He walked straight to the bed and gently wiped away Celeste’s tears.
“If Celeste doesn’t want to see a doctor, then she won’t p>
“As long as I’m here, she’ll be fine p>
At that, Celeste collapsed into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
“I knew you cared about me the most,” she cried.
I watched them, then spoke with deliberate innocence.
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“You two really are close,” I said. “Even though you’re not biologically related, you seem… especially
intimate p>
The atmosphere changed instantly.
Julian jerked back as if burned, releasing her. His ears flushed red with anger.
“What nonsense are you spouting p>
Celeste sniffed, tears sliding down as she looked at me.
“Arden, how could you say something like that? Are you trying to shift attention away from yourself p>
Her voice trembled.
“Is this because you don’t want Dad and Mom to keep asking about what happened to you… about the pregnancy p>
She bit her lip, looking deeply hurt.
“I heard things about you-about what happened while you were away,” she said, voice shaking. “I almost told Dad and Mom. I thought they had a right to know the truth p>
“I never expected you to turn around and hurt me like this p>
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