Chapter 4

I ignored Charlotte. This stupid cold was making my nose itch and my eyes water. I desperately needed some cold medicine.

Mom shot me an impatient look and frowned. "Why are you crying?"

I turned away to find some medicine. "I'm not crying."

"Mom, is Sophie mad at me?" Charlotte snuggled up to Mom, her brows gently furrowed.

She said, "She didn't look happy yesterday. After all, Sophie is your real daughter. If she's mad at me, maybe I should just..."

"What are you saying?" Mom said, pulling Charlotte into her arms. "You're the one we've raised since you were…