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Emily Sutton stepped into the Sutton Manor, feeling the wool carpet under her feet so soft that it seemed unreal. The air was thick with an unfamiliar, expensive scent, clashing sharply with the faded, well-worn clothes she had on. In the center of the living room, a family of four was enjoying themselves in perfect harmony. On the sofa sat Victoria Sutton, elegant and refined, and Richard Sutton, a middle-aged man with a stern expression. They were Emily's parents. Beside them, Grace Sutton, dressed in a princess dress, was clinging to the arm of a handsome young man. That was Emily's brother, Michael Sutton. Emily's arrival was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, breaking the warm family picture. Everyone's gaze landed on her, scrutinizing and critical, with a trace of hidden contempt. Emily thought none of her family cared for her, that they all favored Grace instead. Only Alexander Reed saw her differently.