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I looked at Elaine in surprise. I didn't expect that she had known about my existence all along. “My brother promised me a long time ago,” she said, lifting her chin, her eyes full of confidence, “that the Anderson family would only ever have me as their daughter.” I was silent. Alfred really doted on his sister, even telling her about this... Elaine looked at me, her expression unwilling. " Over the years I was adopted, I did everything I could to please them, doing so much to make my parents and brother accept me.” “My biological parents didn’t want me, so I had no choice. But them? I’ll never just hand them over to you, even if you’re their biological daughter.” Looking at her guarded expression, I suddenly realized I should hate her. Hate her for taking my place, enjoying everything I should have had. But what came to mind at that moment was the horrific car accident from my previous life that took her life and my parents’ lives. “Don’t worry,” I said softly, “I won’t go back to th