“Rebellious girl, what are you insinuating? You've lost your mind!” Henry was livid. He rushed forward, raising his hand as if to slap Luna. However, Luna deftly sidestepped, causing Henry, due to his excessive force, to almost stumble out. By the time the stumbling Henry had regained his balance, he pointed at Luna, his hand shaking with anger. “She's your sister! How could you cause trouble and then shift the blame onto her?” Marjorie could hardly believe it, clutching Bianca tightly as if she feared that Luna would harm her precious daughter. Tsk, tsk, tsk, such favoritism. It's just too blatant. When those scandalous photos surfaced, Henry and Marjorie only looked at Luna with disdain. They even subtly blamed her for not listening to them and bringing trouble upon herself. But when they found out it was actually Bianca in the photos, their reaction... well, that's what you'd expect from real parents, right? If it weren't for the fact they share the same face, I'd seriously doubt if Luna was really their biological child. Upon hearing Isabella's inner thoughts, the Quirks also shook their heads in unison. The disparity in the way Henry and Marjorie treated their daughters was just too apparent. It was simply unbearable, one child treated as the apple of their eye, while the other stepped on like a worthless pebble. How could parents behave in such a manner? Luna had long since become numb to such situations, merely watching her parents' hysterics with an impassive expression. Looking at Luna's expression, it's clear that she's used to this. It seems that Henry and Marjorie often act this way, as if they have no intention of using their brains, reserving it instead as a family heirloom for Bianca. This is so funny. How could someone favored by their parents ever be harmed? It is always those overlooked by their parents who end up getting hurt. Hearing Isabella's thoughts, the Quirks secretly nodded in agreement. Christopher found himself reminiscing about the past.Many times, what was seen was always the same scene. Luna stood off to the side, her expression icy and stern. Bianca, her eyes red and teary, was crying pitifully. Henry and Marjorie shielded Bianca, furiously scolding Luna for being cruel and mean to her own sister. It seemed as though Henry and Marjorie had never before taken Luna's side. How could someone who was favored by their parents possibly feel the need to compromise? However, in the past, Christopher merely perceived that Luna harbored resentment toward Bianca because the favoritism had not been bestowed upon her. Christopher felt somewhat dazed. All his past memories seemed to have lost their authenticity. Luna looked at Bianca, her voice cold as she asked, “Bianca, who did you say the person is?” Bianca shrank back, helpless and trembling, into her mother's embrace. Despite her frailty, she managed to exude an air of aggrieved innocence. “Luna, what on earth are you talking about?” she asked, her voice firm. “Just as I thought, you're beyond redemption,” Luna said with a cold laugh. When Luna spoke of their precious daughter in such a way, Henry and Marjorie were so infuriated they were practically gasping for breath. They incessantly cursed their misfortune and lamented her unbearable defiance. Thomas stormed forward, his anger palpable. “Luna,” he spat out, “It seems you won't learn your lesson until it's too late. Fine, I'll make sure you give up!” He let out a cold chuckle, then finally tapped on his phone once more. The intimate photo projected on the screen faded away, replaced by various images of hospital visits. The photos kept changing until they finally settled on an abortion consent form. Name: Luna Cowell.“You carried my child! But you went behind my back and got rid of it! Luna, you owe me, so there's no escaping for you today!” At this point, Luna couldn't help but widen her eyes, immediately casting a look of disbelief toward Bianca. Bianca was trembling all over, a clear indication of fear from having her secret exposed. Yet, she quickly regained her composure. The pallor on Christopher's face had reached a new extreme. He stared intently at the piece of paper. His world would be rocked to its core, regardless of who was pregnant and seeking an abortion. Finally. The cat's let out of the bag. Isabella almost burst into laughter. The Quirks finally understood. This was the gossip Isabella had mentioned, and indeed... it could be considered as evidence. Now, it was a matter of whether certain people had the courage to verify it. The buzz of discussions throughout the room easily overshadowed the fleeting moment of unease that had passed over Bianca. “Ah, I think I know who you're talking about. She was my senior in college. There were rumors flying around about her having a complicated love life. There was even a photo circulating on the campus website of her supposedly getting an abortion.” Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts instantly faltered. “So, it seems like it's true then? I didn't expect her to be so stubborn. She still won't admit it!” “If you ask me, what's so bad about marrying Thomas? They were even close to having a child together.” “Didn't you mention she had a messy sexual life? There could be more than one involved!”Thomas thought he had won, smugly reaching out to grab Luna's arm. Luna took a step back, turning to look at the person who claimed to be her junior. “You should know,” she said, “if the posts were spreading rumors, only then would our school's forum delete them. Why didn't you mention this? Those posts have long been deleted, and the people who posted them have been silenced.” Thomas suddenly choked up, bowing his head in embarrassment. What else could it be? He pursued you, but you rejected him. That's just how some men are. If they can't have you, they seek opportunities to ruin you. He was probably the one who was most active under those posts. What a joker. Isabella's sarcastic thoughts caused the Quirks to look over. They wanted to identify which family this person belonged to. Such a distasteful individual, they thought, should be avoided in future interactions. Instinctively, Christopher glanced over, etching that face into his memory. His gaze flashed with a harsh intensity. Thomas suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. Luna, however, couldn't be bothered with such people. She calmly said to Thomas, “I'll repeat what I said before. How can you prove it was me? It's quite simple to impersonate me when there's an identical face, no?” “Even now, you still won't admit it?” Thomas was so exasperated that he could only laugh. Even more upset than Thomas were Henry and Marjorie. “You were pregnant, yet you committed such a vile act, and you even tried to pin it on your sister?” Henry was already seething with rage. “What a disaster! How could I have given birth to such a shameless daughter! Luna, if you continue to be so stubborn, we will disown you!” Marjorie warned with a heavy heart. It seemed as though they hoped this would ward off his rebellious daughter, preventing her from going off the rails again.Luna scoffed. “I stopped wanting to be your daughter a long time ago.” A single sentence left Henry and Marjorie frozen on the spot. “What...what did you say?” “You're unbelievable! You've completely crossed the line, acting without any regard for rules or consequences.” Luna finally allowed resentment to creep into her tone. “What's so great about being your daughter? You can't even recognize her from a photo. And why are you so surprised? Have you never had any doubts? It's one thing for others not to know, but from childhood till now, hasn't she done enough under my name? Is this one more thing really so surprising?” Henry and Marjorie were taken aback. It was as if they had finally regained their memory due to Luna's reminder, and their expressions suddenly became strange. They were worried that Luna might inadvertently reveal something, so they planned to subtly change the subject. But this time, Luna didn't give them a chance. “My grandmother was seriously ill, so I went to the church to pray for her. I prayed sincerely, but when I turned around, the media was all over it, claiming that it was Bianca who did it. In reality, my sister hadn't even stayed in our grandmother's sickroom. She was only in the hospital because she overindulged in ice cream at home.” The onlookers were taken aback, wondering what was going on. Wasn't this good deed supposed to be Bianca's work? Initially, the news had widely reported about a frail young lady who fainted and was hospitalized while praying fervently for her grandmother's wellbeing. Her act of filial piety was highly praised by everyone. Upon her return to her home country, her reputation skyrocketed among the socialites. The sister who was raised by the grandmother, however, remained silent, leaving everyone speechless.Whenever they encountered Henry and Marjorie, this topic often came up in their conversations. They had never heard Henry and Marjorie deny it. Christopher remembered he had made a special visit to Bianca back then. Bianca, with a bright smile on her face, had insisted that it was all part of her duty. That was a significant moment where his heart fluttered. Now, they're telling me that it was Luna who did all that? “Back then, you told me not to bother arguing when the media misunderstood, saying it was all done out of sincere filial piety, and that striving for fame would only bring unrest,” Luna said with a touch of self-mockery. “I wanted to ask, did you truly believe that, or were you just trying to use my hard work to add luster to my sister's reputation? It's clear that you couldn't bear to see her suffer at all, yet you insisted on giving her a good name.” Henry and Marjorie's faces turned pale, and Bianca's eyes widened in disbelief, unable to fathom that Luna would bring up past grievances. “What... What nonsense are you talking about? Everything was for your grandmother's sake. It wouldn't matter which one of you sisters did it. Your sister is not in good health. Otherwise, wouldn't she have done it? You only took on the task because you're healthier,” Henry said, suddenly flustered and angry. “So you're this petty, did you only pray for your grandmother's blessings to put on a show?” Marjorie immediately raised her voice in response. Good grief, how could such twisted logic even be voiced? Regardless of whether it was for show or sincere, it was all Luna's accomplishment. For others to reap her fruits, it's a wonder how Luna could tolerate it. I think because Old Mrs. Cowell health deteriorated later on. Otherwise, they wouldn't have let Luna suffer so much in the Cowell family. For the first time, the Quirks family including the onlookers, clearly saw how the Cowells were biased and unjust. Consequently, many started to align with Isabella's perspective. “Isn't this just ridiculous? I worked so hard on this, and it's fine if no one praises or acknowledges my effort, but it's not right for someone else to steal the credit.” However, Henry and Marjorie remained defiant, feeling that Luna was being overly particular. Luna then asked, “So, you admit that Bianca took my place?” Everyone snapped back to reality, wondering, could this be considered a prior offense? Henry and Marjorie, however, asserted, “That wasn't intentionally done by Bianca at all. It was an accident...” “So, what about the car accident she caused? She hit a child, leaving him slightly disabled. Even though the other party was willing to settle, she feared that it would tarnish her reputation once she became famous. So, during the investigation, she pretended to be me and used my name. Afterward, Bianca played the part of being emotionally distraught to shut me up, making me feel sorry for her, convincing me that she had only misused my name out of fear. Now that I think about it, she was just pretending. And you all didn't say anything, only reminding me not to let the cat out of the bag. You promised to take care of the child's situation afterward, but in the end, you all forgot. Bianca also forgot. The child's parents came directly to me, and in the end, I was the one who had to sort things out.” Once again, the crowd was taken aback. This was one of the unfavorable rumors about Luna. So, was it true that she had been a scapegoat? The color of Christopher's face changed instantly. Because of that incident, he had publicly criticized Luna. The car accident might have been an accident, but failing to make amends afterward was a matter of character. That was the turning point when he began to despise Luna. At that time, it seemed as if Luna wanted to say something, but he was led away by Bianca. The only thing he noticed before leaving was Luna's eyes welling up with tears momentarily. Christopher clenched his teeth hard. Is this... also a lie? “No... Luna, why did you have to...” Bianca finally panicked and began to sob uncontrollably.Upon seeing Bianca in such a state, Henry and Marjorie immediately grew concerned. They were worried that their daughter couldn't bear it and promptly wanted to pressure Luna into changing her statement. As a result, Luna straightforwardly said, “Do I need to present evidence? That day, I attended an academic conference.” Henry and Marjorie were rendered speechless, staring in astonishment at Luna who was acting recklessly. Bianca hadn't anticipated that Luna could actually go this far. Hadn't she always been tight-lipped in the past? No matter how much Bianca bullied her, it was always Luna who conceded in the end. After all, for Luna, the most important thing was the approval of her parents and the reliance of her younger sister. But it seemed as though Luna had given up on everything now. Was she so determined to expose the truth, regardless of the consequences? Before Bianca could panic, Luna let out a breath, as if trying to rid herself of all the shackles that bound her. “I was the one who represented the Cowell family in disaster relief and charity work, but it was your name that was credited. At the Centurion Music Contest, you went to great lengths to secure a spot, only to deliberately injure yourself before the contest upon realizing your own lack of skills, forcing me to take your place. Having offended the Cowell family's business partner, you knew you had stirred up trouble. You also used my name, causing all of the Cowell family's relatives to blame me for the massive loss incurred. They stripped me of my rights to inherit any shares. After I left, you continued to impersonate me at school from time to time. You messed up my relationships with my friends, mentors, and classmates, causing my reputation at school to be in shambles.” Everyone was rendered speechless by the revelation. Luna finished explaining everything in one breath. Seeing Bianca's tear-streaked face, she knew she was once again trying to salvage everything with her tears. Unable to help herself, she asked, “Where have I wronged you, that you treat me this way? My glory you snatch, your burdens I carry, but should I also bear this? I'm sorry, I can't carry on anymore! I don't want to anymore!”After Luna finished speaking, she took a deep breath and continued, “I stand by my words and can provide any evidence needed. I won't admit to things I haven't done, and no one can claim credit for what I have done.” Everyone was stunned because the information was just too shocking. One could say that the impressions, good and bad, within the industry toward the two sisters were all due to the accumulation of those incidents. If all those were fabricated, then the reputations of the two would surely be swapped. “Why would you do such a thing? Are you not aware of how your reputation has been tarnished out there?” Someone from the crowd couldn't help but voice out their confusion. Luna laughed, but her smile was tinged with bitterness. She herself didn't understand how she ended up here. Perhaps the fantasy of a harmonious family of four was too enticing, or maybe she was just too lonely. As she continually yielded, she lost herself and ended up playing the role in a tragic drama. It shouldn't have been her. In her pursuit to rediscover herself, she decided to let go of the past. “Who knows? Maybe I'm just being foolish,” she said. At that moment, the surrounding chatter, the mocking glances, all fell upon that family of three. Henry and Marjorie seemed to be at a loss as to why everyone was staring at them. Although the events were somewhat unfair to Luna, was it right for her to air all the dirty laundry, not only tarnishing Bianca's reputation but also subjecting the entire Cowell family to ridicule? She's simply a rebellious daughter who disregards the welfare of her entire family! “W-We're all family here! What are you doing?” Henry exclaimed through gritted teeth.“Don't you see how distressed your sister is? She didn't do those things on purpose! Are you bringing up old issues now to accuse us of treating you unfairly? There is no such thing as absolute fairness in a family with more than one child!” Marjorie said. “Really? I used to tell myself that same lie,” Luna retorted mockingly. Alas, that poor child... She must have been blinded by that so-called familial love! If her family hadn't been so excessively cruel and exploitative, Luna might have continued to sacrifice herself for this illusory sense of kinship! Good thing she has finally come to her senses! The Quirk family members nodded in agreement. Considering the recent events, Luna had proven herself to be exceptionally capable and kind-hearted. As such, they couldn't afford to burden her any further. It was a shame that a certain someone in their family was blind to what truly mattered and missed out on a great opportunity. The people of the Quirk family quietly turned their gaze toward Christopher. At that moment, Christopher could only stare blankly at Luna. He, too, looked somewhat pitiful with his distraught expression. David and Selena exchanged a glance, feeling that this was an appropriate time to discuss certain matters. So, Selena began, “It's not right for you to say this, Mrs. Cowell. We have four children in our family. Even if we can't achieve absolute fairness, we can still maintain a relative balance. I've never seen such a complete bias toward one child.” As no one expected the Quirk family to speak up, the Cowell family was left in a state of panic. They hadn't even gotten the engagement done. “No, it's just that this daughter of ours is too proud. That's why we...” Bianca was also in a panic, tears streaming down her face as she turned to Christopher. “Chris, do you think I'm a bad person too? I'm not! I can explain everything! I really didn't realize how much this mattered to my sister! I know it's all my fault, and I am to blame, but I didn't do it on purpose!” “Let me ask you this, then. Were you really the one who saved me back then?” Christopher asked before his mother could say anything. As soon those words left his mouth, everyone in the Cowell family was taken aback. They couldn't understand why he would bring up such a matter out of the blue. The onlookers were thoroughly amused. After all, the initial reason for changing the candidate for the marriage agreement stemmed from this life-saving favor. Previously indifferent and aloof, Luna was taken aback and looked at her family members in surprise. This was something even she didn't know about. Because of the life-saving favor she owed, Luna found herself unable to even defend her own engagement. Despite never being the kind of person who shied away from confronting her own feelings, this situation left her struggling to move forward. She was shocked to hear that Bianca had once again stolen her credit. “It was you... You guys...” Luna felt her heart ache again. “I was delirious with fever and forgot, and you guys deceived me? All for your little daughter to receive this favor? I can't believe you guys actually did something like this!” The expressions of those from the Cowell family kept changing. It was indeed hard to find an excuse when such a matter was exposed. Are we supposed to openly admit that we wanted to give our eldest daughter's fiancé to our younger daughter, simply because we favor her more? As they found it difficult to justify their actions, they initially kept it a secret from Luna. This time, however, they no longer dared to twist the truth due to the sheer amount of information that had been exposed. They didn't do a flawless job back then, so they could get exposed if the Quirk family were to investigate. They had never anticipated an investigation, hence the thought of destroying all evidence had never crossed their minds. As such, they didn't dare to utter a single word in response. “It was me, not my sister! Chris, you have to believe me...” Bianca was truly panicking this time. Seeing Christopher's expression, she knew he didn't believe her, so she added, “I-I can't remember! I've been sick! Besides, I've asked you before, you said you liked me and that it had nothing to do with the life-saving favor!” A flash of fiery red flickered in Christopher's eyes as he spoke again. Bianca had never heard him speak in such a cold tone before. “So, was it the real you that I fell for? Or was it just your facade?” Bianca's face turned pale as tears continued streaming down her face. Christopher no longer wanted to look at her pitiful appearance, though. Instead, he turned his gaze toward Luna. Luna, however, shifted her gaze away. Everything had come to an end. Even after learning the truth about what had happened in the past, it held no significance for Luna. If anything, it only served to deepen her disappointment in those three individuals. Watching Luna deliberately avoid his gaze, Christopher felt as though something had painfully pierced his heart. It was as though he had genuinely lost something of great importance. “What is going on here? Who can give me an answer? Who was the one I've been with for three months? Who is the one responsible for the loss of my child?” Thomas's mind was in turmoil. He then pointed angrily at the Cowell family and continued, “You, the Cowell family, owe me an explanation! I don't care if it's your elder daughter or younger daughter! I will not be toyed with like this!” Before the Cowell family could regain their composure, Luna turned to Thomas and said, “After all I've said, can't you tell?” Thomas's gaze shifted from Luna to Bianca, and his hand suddenly rose to grab at her. “Was it you? Was it you? You were with me almost every night from May to July this year. If it wasn't you, then where were you all those nights?” he demanded. Startled, Bianca immediately hid behind her parents. “It wasn't me! It definitely wasn't me! I've been at home! I've been staying home!”Henry and Marjorie's faces were ghostly pale, their expressions constantly shifting. After exchanging a glance, they took a fleeting look at Luna, silently gritting their teeth. “Putting the past aside, there's no way Bianca could have been involved in this matter. She was at home the entire time, and both my wife and I can vouch for that,” Henry interjected all of a sudden. Marjorie nodded, adding, “During that period, Luna was not at home, and we had no idea where she had gone.” Upon hearing these words, Thomas cast a doubtful look toward Luna once again. Everyone was left in a state of confusion. After all, they could never have imagined such a scenario where parents would go to the extent of sabotaging one daughter for the sake of another. The look Luna gave her parents was so icy that it could have frozen someone solid. “So, you two are willing to make a false statement for her sake?” Luna asked in disbelief. “What false statement? If you have any grievances, then take it out on us! Why do you insist on tarnishing your sister's reputation? Is that what it takes to satisfy you? Do you intend to drag your sister down with you simply because your reputation is tarnished?” Henry exclaimed. “And who's to blame for my bad reputation, huh?” Luna asked with a chuckle. Henry fell silent when he heard that. Yet, he still glared at Luna resentfully. Had Luna not caused a fuss and simply agreed to the engagement, we wouldn't have been presented with such humiliating evidence! She has thoroughly disgraced our family! If Bianca were to admit everything now, wouldn't that completely ruin her reputation? Luna is the cause of all this, so she should bear the consequences! “Indeed, our past actions were inappropriate, but your sister is innocent. We've sheltered her so much that she hardly understands anything. Besides, she's been frail since childhood, and it's partly your fault for hogging her share of nutrients. You've always owed her!” Marjorie exclaimed.Luna laughed. “I get it now. You all know perfectly well that I was up in the mountains conducting research during that time and couldn't provide an alibi for myself. That's why you planned to help Bianca by giving a false statement, huh? You thought you could pin all her misdeeds on me. So, you've already concluded that she was the one who was with Thomas. Every time she did something like this, she did it under my name. None of you cared why she did it. And after everything happened, you expect me to just take the fall for her?” When confronted with Luna's questioning, the eyes of Henry and Marjorie flickered. In the past, Luna could still deceive herself with excuses for her actions, pretending everything was fine within the family. This time, however, her parents didn't bother to put up any pretenses or find any excuses. They openly chose to protect Bianca, betraying her in the process. All of this was truly too cruel. Luna felt like a lone wolf navigating through a heavy snowfall with no support. Bianca remained safely shielded behind her parents, with only her resentful gaze and ungrateful expression visible. You know what they say! When parents lack virtue, their children are discordant. It's no wonder Bianca could harm others so brazenly. It's all due to her eccentric parents. They really did seem to reserve all the good things for their younger daughter, not caring if it meant taking from their eldest daughter. Not having her around meant they felt no attachment, so they could demand anything without fear of causing harm. Did they think it didn't matter how they treated Luna because she was healthy? How could parents like Henry and Marjorie exist, with their biased beliefs and favoritism that knew no bounds? Hearing Isabella's confusion, Alexander didn't find it particularly surprising. From an economic perspective, this was a matter of sunk costs. Because Henry and Marjorie had devoted so much time and energy to Bianca, Luna felt like a distant relative to them. Naturally, there was a clear difference in their level of affection. It was possible that they realized they had wronged Luna from the very beginning. However, it was human nature to instinctively avoid acknowledging one's own mistakes. They were unwilling to face the fact that they had wronged Luna. Instead, they treated her even more unfairly to justify their actions. They even sought out flaws in Luna to mask their own guilt, which led to an unhealthy situation. The injustices Luna suffered were overlooked, while Bianca's were magnified. Having come this far, there was no turning back. If they were to turn back now, they would be admitting that they, as parents, had made a mistake. Sure enough, in the next second, Henry was heard saying, “Stop causing a scene, Luna. You always talk back to us at home and hurt your sister, but have we ever reprimanded you for that? We've been treating it as you throwing tantrums, but it's about time you stopped.” Marjorie stepped forward, gripping Luna's wrist tightly, her tone intensifying as she said, “This time, you mustn't act recklessly again, or we truly won't forgive you! Behave yourself! If you have any grievances, we can discuss them when we return home. You will receive whatever compensation you deserve.” They knew that Luna cared deeply for them. With the conversation having reached this point, they assumed Luna would know her limits. Luna, however, suddenly murmured, “I talked back to you two?” Isabella couldn't help but grumble internally. Right... I talked back to my parents, all because I had the audacity to defend myself when my sister falsely accused me. That's considered talking back to them. “Hurt my sister?” Ah, yes, I did indeed hurt her. Because I didn't give everything I had to my sister, she cried. Wasn't that a blow to her tender little heart? The Quirk family was amused. Christopher couldn't help but continually think about the past, feeling as if arrow after arrow was piercing his heart.“Act recklessly?” Luna gazed deeply at Henry and Marjorie. “I don't need your forgiveness nor your compensation. All I want is to clear my name.” Henry and Marjorie were taken aback. Casting a somewhat anxious glance at Luna, they tried to find a way to silence her again. Luna then told Thomas, “I'm willing to go to any hospital with you for an examination to see if I've ever had a miscarriage!” As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room erupted. To be honest, it would take a considerable amount of courage to face such embarrassment. After all, she was the prominent young lady of the Cowell family. By exposing herself like this, it would make it harder for her to live her life in the future. Hardly anyone in their circle would dare to marry such a sharp-tongued woman. That being said, what she provided was indeed solid evidence. Of course, it's solid evidence! I'm still a virgin! The Quirk family had anticipated early on that as long as they were willing to go all out, everything would inevitably fall apart no matter how the Cowell family tried to argue their case. It could only be said that the Cowell family was too naive, not at all considering that Luna would recklessly prove herself in this way. For someone driven to the edge of a cliff, they couldn't possibly care about their own reputation. All she wanted was to maintain her own innocence. Luna turned her gaze toward Bianca. “Well? I'm brave enough to do it. Are you?” Bianca was completely dumbfounded. She never imagined that Luna would actually go this far. Thomas had already set his sights on Bianca, much like a venomous snake, because Luna had boldly vouched for her innocence. “You've lost it! You've completely lost it! Do you even understand what you're saying? We won't allow you to treat yourself like this!” Henry exclaimed frantically. Marjorie was in tears. “My daughter, how did you end up like this? You... it's just unthinkable...” If they had to choose to protect one, they would without a doubt choose to safeguard Bianca. As such, Luna had no lingering attachments to them anymore. Observing their expressions grow increasingly repugnant, her suppressed hatred began to surge. “Since I'm so unworthy in your eyes, from this moment on, I declare that I'm cutting ties with the three of you. From now on, I'm no longer a part of the Cowell family, and I will have nothing to do with you three anymore!”