Shera sobbed as she exined, “I understand your astonishment, but it’s really me. I survived the car


    ident, albeit with severe injuries. Rhea, driven by personal motives, sent me abroad and


    orchestrated the cremation of another person’s body. She believed that my disappearance would make


    you more inclined to be with her.”


    Marcus gestured for her toe inside.


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    “Let’s go inside.


    Shera seated herself on the sofa, her nerves visibly frayed.


    With a somber expression, Marcus poured her a ss of warm water before taking a seat.


    “Are you saying that Rhea imprisoned you overseas? She wanted everyone to believe you were


    dead?”


    He had considered Rhea to be merely spoiled, but he didn’t think she’d be capable of something so


    cruel.


    While he had supported Rhea’s education and career, given her gifts and assistance over the years, he


    hadn’t trulyprehended her character.


    Shera affirmed his suspicions.


    “Yes, that’s right. I never imagined my sister could be so malicious.


    Despite her facade of indulgence, I never anticipated her locking me in a basement, a life worse than


    death. I wanted to escape, but I was closely watched, Still, I never ceased my attempts to return. Two


    months ago, my surveince was somewhatx, with only one person overseeing me. When she


    entered to bring me food, I used a fork as a makeshift weapon,pelling her to let me out.”


    She added, “Marcus, I’m terrified…”


    She then sought sce in Marcus’s arms once more.


    “I’ve yearned for you every single day. Have you missed me?” asked Shera.


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    Despite her pitiable state, Marcus gently pushed her away, rising to his feet and creating distance


    between them.


    “You’ve endured so much in these past years. They attempted to eliminate me in that car ident, but


    I hadn’t foreseen your involvement. I apologize for that. Nheless, I want to reiterate what I said five


    years ago. While I value your kindness and bravery, a romantic rtionship between us remains


    impossible. Please respect my decision.”


    During a business trip abroad, he had encountered Shera. At the time, she was distributing bread to


    homeless children in the square. He was waiting in his car at a red light.


    Sadly, her altruism didn’t garner a favorable response. A native man approached, kicked her down, and


    robbed her of her wallet.


    The man dashed by his car, which he couldn’t allow. He stepped out, apprehended the man, and


    retrieved Shera’s wallet. She came over, expressing her gratitude to Marcus.


    He advised her, “Check if anything’s missing from your wallet.”


    She inspected her wallet, finding only a few identification cards, with no cash inside.


    Frowning, he inquired, “Did he take all your money?”


    She smiled and shook her head, then gestured toward the children on the square who were now


    smiling at her.


    “I gave all the money to the children. But these certificates are valuable to me. Losing them would be


    troublesome.”