Chapter 9 Change of Attitude

Nancy looked at Raine with a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "Is that so? Well, thanks." "No worries. We're sisters, after all," Raine replied softly. "Ah, I see. I thought you didn't like me. Why would your eyes be red as though you've suffered some great injustice?" Nancy's calm reply drew everyone's attention to Raine. Indeed, the corners of Raine's eyes were slightly red. As everyone looked at her curiously, Raine quickly explained, "I'm just too delighted that Nancy's back. I'm definitely not upset." "I hope so." Nancy chuckled softly. Her chuckle was laced with meaning, leaving Raine feeling humiliated and resentful. Right then, Andrew spoke up. "We're a family from now on, and we should get along well. Nancy, here's a gift for you." He handed over a bank card. Nancy was quite surprised, but after glancing at Martha, she understood immediately. Without hesitation, she accepted the bank card. "Thank you." Andrew had been waiting for Nancy to call him "Dad", but she nev