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    Sandra saw this as a chance to make amends, sincerely wishing to own up to her mistakes in front of everyone. As they all took their seats, she presented her culinary creations with enthusiasm. “Today, I prepared sandwiches filled with sulent seafood and delicate egg blends—truly delectable, I promise!”


    The Harper family had gradually begun to embrace Sandra. Though their responses were still reserved and conversation sparse, a subtle shift toward eptance was evident. Shepard reached for a sandwich. “I’ll try one,” he said, passing another to Giselle with a gentle nod. “You should, too.”


    Giselle, havinge to terms with Sandra’s existence, recognized that Sandra’s illegitimacy was no fault of her own. Though unable to offer maternal warmth, she resolved to ease her previous hostility.


    “Very well,” she replied with measured calm, epting the sandwich. After a tentative bite, she offered apliment. “These are quite delightful, far better than anything one can usually buy outside.”


    A quiet joy blossomed in Sandra’s heart as she witnessed the Harper family’s gradual eptance, her persistent efforts finally yielding fruit.


    Yet, her siblings and Lilith remained unmoved, making no move for the sandwiches, which left her slightly disheartened.


    Compelled to address the unspoken tension, Sandra took a seat and spoke with earnest resolve. “It is a rare gift to have you all here this morning. I must share something. A few days ago, I met that… jerk, Andres.”


    Her direct words drew surprised nces from everyone except Brenna. Lilith, her tone gentle yet probing, asked, “Do you believe what we told you about him now?”


    Sandra’s gaze softened, shadowed by the weight of her error. Admitting her misjudgment before her family was humbling, yet necessary.


    “Yes,” she confessed quietly. “I received photographs of him sleeping with another woman.”


    The revtion stirred no shock among the family. Ernst spoke first, his voice firm yet tinged with frustration. “Andres has always been a yboy, as we warned you. But you didn’t believe us before. You should always remember that you are a member of this family, and considering Andres’ status, he isn’t worthy of you at all. But you demeaned yourself and—”


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    Lilith, sensing the sting in Ernst’s words, nudged him gently, urging him to stop.


    She turned to Sandra withpassion. “It’s not toote to see his true character. We are your family, always seeking your best interests. If marriage is your aspiration, let Giselle introduce you to worthy suitors—a far wiser course.”


    Sandra’s gaze drifted to Giselle, whose face betrayed no emotion. It was clear Giselle hadn’t fully epted her, and perhaps never would. With a hesitant breath, Sandra murmured, “I’m… I’m not ready to marry yet.”


    Her reluctance had nothing to do with Andres and everything to do with the Harper family’s wealth—a glittering world of privilege she had yet to fully explore. If she married, she feared she would lose ess to all the advantages of being a Harper.


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