Chapter 2
Ophelia 'convalesced' in the hospital for three full days.
Our parents and Orion all stayed by her side the entire time, while I, the long-lost biological daughter they had just found, couldn't even get a moment of their time.
But I didn't care one bit.
I ordered the housekeeper to install cameras in every corner of the mansion, especially in high-risk areas like the staircase.
The housekeeper looked at me, speechless. "Young miss, is the Sullivan estate such a dangerous place?"
I just smiled and said nothing, insisting they set up the cameras.
On the third day after the cameras were installed, Ophelia finally returned from the hospital, looking frail and leaning on our mother's shoulder, her eyes filled with smug satisfaction.
As our mother went to fetch her water, Ophelia lifted her head, a venomous retort clearly brewing on her lips.
But as soon as I raised my hand and pointed at the ten cameras surrounding us, she immediately fell silent.
With the cameras keeping watch, I spent a peaceful afternoon, unbothered.
At dinner, after some time apart, our parents and Orion, along with Ophelia, gathered around the table. My parents served Ophelia a bite, then served me the same.
"Evelyn, Ophelia is actually a very innocent and sweet girl. It's just that when you suddenly came back, she felt insecure, which led her to do something like this."
We've talked to her, and she's promised not to do it again. Can you forgive her?"
I continued eating my food without responding. They hesitated, glancing at the cameras scattered across the dining room. "About these... aren't they a bit... unnecessary?"
I quickly swallowed my food and spoke up. "Why wouldn't they be necessary? Unless... Mom, Dad, is there something you're trying to hide?"
At my confused look, they faltered, unsure of how to respond.
Orion slammed his fork onto the table, his voice rising. "Evelyn, what do you mean by this? Is this how the Bradbury family raised you? No manners whatsoever!"
I looked at him in confusion. "Does that mean you have something to hide?"


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