Intertwined Destinies: The Real and Fake Daughter

The boy on duty today was named Rowan Clark, standing by the front desk. He glanced back and forth between Dylan and me.

"Ms. Walker, are you going to..."

"Shh!"

I made a shushing gesture and looked at Dylan.

He didn't look at me, just casually pointed in a few directions with his finger. I then noticed that there were many bodyguards around.

No matter where I went, I would be followed. I instantly felt disappointed, unable to muster any energy.

Rowan ran over and asked me, "Ms. Walker, what is your relationship with that man outside?"

It's true that human joys and sorrows do not interconnect. I was filled with grief and indignation, while he just wanted to gossip.

I sighed and didn't reply.

Rowan, who studied acting, imagined a whole drama in his head.

He pulled me to stand in front of Dylan. "I'm her current boyfriend. Please stop harassing her."

His tone was full of emotion and righteousness.

Dylan smiled. He closed his notebook and extended his left hand to Rowan. "Hello, I'm Vivian's biological brother."

Rowan stiffly turned his neck to look at me. I forced a smile while freeing my hand from his grip.

Now both Rowan and I sighed.

Rowan looked at me with a sorrowful expression. "Ms. Walker, did you have a fight with your brother?"

"Really, how can a guy be so interested in gossip?"

"Rowan, do you know why a person can live so long?" I stared intently into his eyes.

Rowan smiled innocently. "I know. Because it doesn't care about..."

Watching his cheerful smile gradually disappear, I laughed in exasperation.

"Alright, alright! Get back to work and stop worrying about irrelevant things."

I waved him off and lowered my head to start wrapping a bouquet.

Dylan was more patient than I expected. This further proved how serious Isaac's condition was.

How could I get Dylan to give up?

While I was thinking, Rowan came in from outside, pouting and looking unhappy.

"Ms. Walker, did your family arrange a blind date for you? Are they here to take you back?"

I was speechless. What scenario was he imagining now?

Dylan wasn't here to take me back. He was clearly here to take my kidney.

Rowan said, "Ms. Walker? Ms. Walker?" He waved his hand in front of my face.

Annoyed, I said, "Fine, whatever you say."

Rowan's face immediately scrunched up. He pouted, looking unhappy.

I didn't want to deal with him. I continued thinking about how to get rid of Dylan.

After a while, Rowan brought a small stool and sat in front of me.

"Ms. Walker, why don't you tell your brother you have a boyfriend? That way, they won't take you away."

I said helplessly, "Where am I supposed to find a boyfriend now?"

Rowan leaned closer to me with a faint scent of orange.

"Isn't there one right here?"

6

Rowan's idea was simple. Let him pretend to be my boyfriend to deter Dylan.

I found it ridiculous and immediately refused, but Rowan became even more persistent.

"Didn't you say you liked a girl before? Now you want to pretend to be my boyfriend? Aren't you afraid she'll be mad? Besides, I don't need a fake boyfriend!"

Facing my anger, Rowan lowered his head. His voice sounded particularly hoarse. "Have you really never known that the person I like is you?"