Chapter 4

The Dawson family and the Hatfield family had been close for generations, and the children grew up together as childhood friends.

Brynn had seen me grow up. Even though we weren't related, she treated me like her family.

As a child, when my parents scolded me, Brynn would step in to defend and comfort me.

She cared about me even more than my parents did.

Brynn took my hand, acting just like a kid, and I answered every question she asked.

"Anne, why aren't you wearing the bracelet I gave you?" she asked, noticing the bracelet was missing from my…